Stretch Marks

While the development of stretch marks can’t always be prevented, there are ways to reduce their visibility. At Greco Dermatology, we’re very pleased to offer effective, non-surgical treatments for stretch marks.

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What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are characterized by long, narrow stripes on the skin, and are very common. They may develop from growth spurts, pregnancy, sudden weight gain and loss, and rapid muscle growth. Stretch marks can vary in length, thickness, and location, and the most common areas for them to develop are the breasts, abdomen, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Many individuals who have stretch marks are unhappy with their appearance, but there are options to reduce them.

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Benefits of Stretch Mark Treatment at Greco Dermatology

Fully customized stretch mark treatments for every skin type
Treatment plans are developed by Dr. Greco, double board-certified dermatologist
Enhanced self-image and boosted confidence

Bio-enhanced skin therapy

Bio-enhanced skin therapy for stretchmarks is a treatment in which the growth factors from cytokine-rich plasma (CRP) from your own blood are embedded in a natural protein matrix and used to help the skin build from within.

Your blood will be drawn, placed into a centrifuge, and spun so that the CRP can be extracted. Once it’s extracted, we combine the CRP/Matrix with microneedling and injections to create active micro-wounds to activate the growth factors. This enhances collagen production, which results in firmer, smoother skin. Results from bio-enhanced skin therapy may take approximately 1-2 months.

Stretch Mark Camouflage

Stretch mark camouflage is achieved through the use of flesh-colored pigment that’s deposited like a tattoo directly into the stretch marks. Your exact skin color will be matched so that, once healed, the pigment helps the stretch marks blend more evenly into the surrounding skin. A few treatments will be necessary to get the best results. Our patients are very happy with this procedure, as it allows them to feel confident wearing skin-showing clothing and swimsuits without worrying about their stretch marks anymore.

Which Treatment is Right for You?

If you’re interested in correcting the appearance of your stretch marks but you’re not sure which procedure would be best for you, we urge you to reach out to us to set up a consultation at Greco Dermatology.

Dr. Joseph Greco has extensive, in-depth experience as a dermatologist and served as Director of UCLA Santa Monica Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery for 12 years.

Vicky Greco has a decade-long background as a professional makeup artist and is licensed in semi-permanent makeup and paramedical tattooing. You can be completely confident in our team to select the ideal stretch mark treatment for you and answer all of your questions and concerns.

Why Choose Greco Dermatology?

If you have visible stretch marks, you may dislike them and feel the need to hide them. However, at Greco Dermatology, we think that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. This is why we provide stretch mark treatment options at our Sarasota clinic. Whether it’s Dr. Joseph Greco performing regenerative dermatology for you with BioSM treatments or our Aesthetics Director Vicky Greco performing stretch mark camouflage, you can be sure that the appearance of your stretch marks will be safely and effectively reduced. If you’re in the Sarasota area and you want to learn more about these treatments, we encourage you to contact us today to set up your consultation.

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