Scars and stretch marks are the body’s natural healing response after an injury occurs and is permanent.  Various factors will influence how your skin will scar.

The location, depth and size of the original injury will impact on the scars characteristics, and age, heredity, gender and ethnicity will also affect how your skin will react. Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched and tears occur in the deeper layers of skin.

Its important to remember that scars and stretch marks are permanent and will always be there, but we can improve their appearance so they are less noticeable. As there are several different types of scar tissue, a variety of treatments are used to improve their size, colour and texture with varying degrees of overall improvement according to the type of scar.

Types of Scar Tissue

Acne scars range from ice pick, to box car, rolling (that appear wavelike in appearance) and pseudo scars. Treatment outcomes depend on the extent of the original scarring and will differ according to the type of scarring.

  • Atrophic scars are depressions in the skin and appear as a valley or pit. Commonly seen from acne and chicken pox.
  • Contracture scars are often the result of burns and cause a tightening of skin that can impair the ability to move.
  • Hypo-Pigmented scars appear lighter than the surrounding skin due to the lack of pigment.
  • Hypertrophic scars are thickened and appear raised and red. They’re similar to keloid scars, but do not extend beyond the initial site of injury and often subside by themselves.
  • Keloid scars are due to an overly aggressive healing process and appear pink to red in colour, are raised, shiny and dome shaped. They usually migrate from the original injury site and mainly occur in darker skin types.
  • Pseudo scars appear purple or red in colour and are not actually scars but the initial injury still in the healing process.
  • Stretch marks are a form of scarring, which occur when the skin is stretched, creating tears in the deeper layers of skin.

Scars and stretch marks treatment options

VIVACE® Radiofrequency & Microneedling

  • Younger, smoother, firmer, tighter skin
  • Diminishes lines & wrinkles
  • Thickens thin crepey skin
  • Reduces acne, pore size, scarring & stretch marks
  • Immediate & long term improvements
  • No pain
  • Little or no downtime

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$400

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)

  • Reduces the depth of scars and indentations
  • Perforates and softens fibrous scar tissue
  • Improves the appearance of scarring
  • Reduces lines and wrinkles
  • Smooths the surface of the skin
  • Used for small defined areas only

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$150

Plasma Pen Treatments

  • Effective for small areas
  • Tightens thin, loose skin
  • Reduces excess skin
  • Removes skin tags, sebaceous hyperplasia & age spots
  • Great alternative to eyelid surgery
  • Reduces lines & wrinkles

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$50

IPL Photo-Rejuvenation

  • Results in as little as 7 days
  • Provides clearer, firmer, younger looking skin
  • Treats freckles, pigmentation & sun damage
  • Improves red spots, redness & rosacea
  • Helps some types of scarring & stretch marks
  • Can help improve acne
  • Suitable for the face or body

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$75

Microdermabrasion

  • Deeply exfoliates for a cleaner, fresher complexion
  • Instantly smoother, softer, glowing skin
  • Reduces acne, blackheads & congestion
  • Softens fine lines
  • Enhances product absorption
  • Often used in conjunction with chemical peels

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$140

Skin Needling

  • Improves overall skin tone & texture
  • Improves the appearance of scarring
  • Helps thicken thin, crepey skin
  • Reduces fine lines & wrinkles
  • Improves sun damage
  • Reduces enlarged pores

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$249

Come in and see us

We recommend you see one of our Dermal Therapists for an initial consultation, where a personalised treatment program will be designed to address your individual needs and concerns.

What our clients say

Cosmedical Skin Solutions are both professional and friendly with a realistic approach to results, which means I can trust their judgement when they advise what will work best on my skin. I like the fact that they don't gush over the latest hot news treatment, but take time to research the evidence. The clinic is always spotless and a calm place to visit, which is great after a busy day.
Sarah
I have been going to Cosmedical Skin Solutions for many years and I would highly recommend them for any skin treatments or queries you may have. They have always been helpful, professional, competent and highly knowledgeable in their field. Highest respect to Elisha for her commitment. They are always striving to achieve the best for their clients and often offer special trials on the newest equipment.
Jill
Currently doing the EM LIFT MAX program and I am amazed with the result! My abdomen muscles separated during pregnancy and I have been working out at the gym for over a year 5 times a week with little result and after 6 sessions with EM LIFT I lost a few cm around my waist and my abs looks really toned! I am so grateful for all the amazing friendly staffs and professional service. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!
Beam
I have been to CosMedical Skin Solutions many times over the last 4 years. Elisha and her team are very professional and discreet, whilst maintaining an easy going and friendly manner, and I appreciate their wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry. I've been extremely happy with the results I've received from all the treatments I have undertaken, especially the IPL photo rejuvenation, the IPL hair removal and the fat freezing. Elisha listens to my concerns and comes up with a solution tailored specifically to me. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you ladies.
Julia

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