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Scars & Stretchmarks Treatments in Calgary

Scars & Stretchmarks

Scars and stretch marks are marks of change, whether from an injury, a breakout, surgery, or a stretch in the skin from growth or weight change. They're common, and if they bother you, it's not something you have to live with. That starts with a consultation, where we look at your specific scarring or stretch marks and figure out what will actually help, before recommending anything.

Scarring & Stretch Marks

A scar forms when the skin repairs itself after the deeper layer of skin, the dermis, is damaged, whether from a wound, surgery, or a breakout. The new tissue that replaces the damaged area is usually different in texture and appearance from the surrounding skin, showing up raised, indented, or discolored depending on how it healed. Stretch marks form in a related way, when skin stretches faster than it can produce enough collagen and elastin to keep up, tearing the middle layer of skin. They often start as red or purple lines before fading to a lighter, silvery tone over time.

Why Choose Beacon Dermatology for Scars & Stretchmarks?

Every scar and stretch mark heals differently, which is why our board-certified dermatologists build your plan around advanced technology like Fraxel, CO₂ Laser, and radiofrequency microneedling rather than a single fixed protocol. Our approach stays rooted in research informed care aimed at natural looking results, so treatment fits the way your skin actually healed, not a one size fits all routine.

Scarring & Stretch Marks Treatments at Beacon Dermatology

microneedling

Microneedling

Creates controlled micro injuries that prompt the skin to rebuild collagen. Used broadly for scars, and in its radiofrequency form, a common option specifically for stretch marks.

fraxel

Fraxel

Uses fractional laser technology to support the skin's natural healing process, replacing damaged tissue and improving scar texture over time.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers

Restore lost volume beneath indented scars, softening how noticeable they are.

CO₂ Laser

CO₂ Laser

Resurfaces the skin's outer layers to improve the appearance and texture of scarring as new skin forms.

Frequently Asked Questions For Scars & Stretchmarks Treatment

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Most of the time, no, but that's not the same as nothing changing. Depending on the color, depth, and age of the mark, treatment can meaningfully fade or flatten it. Newer, reddish stretch marks and less established scars tend to respond better than older, silvery ones, which is something we look at directly during a consultation.

There's some overlap, microneedling is used for both, but the right approach depends on the color, depth, and age of the mark. Newer, reddish stretch marks respond differently than older, silvery ones, and a consultation helps sort out which treatment fits your specific marks.

That depends on the type, depth, and age of what you're dealing with. We assess this directly and build your plan around it, rather than applying one treatment to everything.

Most scar and stretch mark treatments are done in a series rather than a single visit, with sessions spaced weeks apart to give your skin time to respond. We map out a realistic timeline with you during your consultation.

Aftercare depends on the treatment, and we walk you through specifics before you leave. In general, daily sunscreen and gentle skincare help protect your results while your skin heals.

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