Philly Wellness Center
Minimize the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Scarring and stretch marks are common skin concerns that result from the skin’s inability to adapt to rapid changes, such as injury, weight gain, or pregnancy. Scars form as the body heals wounds, while stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched quickly, causing the collagen and elastin to break. Both conditions can leave visible marks on the skin, ranging from discoloration to texture changes. Although they can fade over time, treatments like laser therapy, microneedling, and topical creams can help reduce their appearance and improve skin texture.
CAUSES OF SCARRING
Trauma
Pregnancy
Stretch marks in pregnancy, also known as striae gravidarum, occur when the skin stretches rapidly to accommodate the growing baby, causing the underlying collagen and elastin fibers to break. This often happens in areas like the abdomen, breasts, hips, and thighs. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also weaken the skin’s elasticity, making it more susceptible to stretch marks. While they typically start as red or purple lines, they usually fade to a lighter color over time.
Surgery
Scarring after surgery is a natural part of the healing process as the body repairs the incision site. Surgical scars form when collagen is produced to close the wound, often resulting in a thicker, more visible mark compared to surrounding skin. The size, location, and depth of the incision, along with individual factors like age, skin type, and genetics, influence the appearance of surgical scars. Proper wound care during recovery is also key to reducing scar formation.
Treatment Options
Cellenis Derma PRP
Cellenis Derma PRP uses your own plasma to volumize your skin. This volumization is perfect for sagging skin, dark under circles, scarring, stretch marks and crepey skin.
No risk of allergic reactions and no reported complications ever with this procedure. It looks and feels amazing and the PRP builds up your skin’s collagen.
Treatment Options
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is the gold standard in the industry for RF microneedling. The energy stimulates more collagen and elastin to be created leading to dramatic improvements in the skin texture.
Morpheus is great for stretch marks, scarring, acne, texture, large pores and so much more.
Frequently asked questions
Surgical scars typically take 6 to 12 months to fully heal and fade. Initially, they may appear red or raised, but over time, they generally flatten and lighten. However, the exact healing time varies depending on the individual’s skin type, the size of the incision, and post-operative care.
While it’s impossible to completely prevent surgical scars, following proper wound care instructions can minimize their severity. Keeping the wound clean, avoiding sun exposure, and using silicone sheets or scar creams can help reduce scarring. The skill of the surgeon and the location of the incision also play a role in scar formation.
Treatments to reduce surgical scars include Dermal fillers with PRP and RF microneedling. These options help to improve the texture and color of the scar, making it less noticeable over time.
Yes, some individuals are more prone to scarring due to factors like genetics, age, and skin type. People with darker skin tones or those with a family history of keloids or hypertrophic scars are more likely to develop more prominent or raised scars after surgery.
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Our goal at Philly Wellness Center is to provide treatment options that are beyond the scope of traditional medicine.
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