Stretch marks and scars are a normal part of life, but that does not mean you have to live with them. Our Colorado Springs team offers treatments that significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars by rebuilding the collagen structure beneath them.
Understanding Your Concern
Stretch marks and scars look different on the surface, but they share the same underlying problem: structurally disrupted collagen that the body has replaced with disorganised scar tissue.
Stretch marks form when the skin is stretched faster than its collagen and elastin fibres can accommodate, causing them to tear beneath the surface. This most commonly happens during pregnancy, rapid growth, or significant weight changes. They typically appear first as pink or purple marks, where the damaged tissue is still relatively active, then gradually fade to a silvery white as the skin settles around the disrupted area. That colour shift might look like improvement, but the structural irregularity remains.
Scars form through a similar mechanism. Whether the cause is injury, surgery, or inflammatory damage from a breakout, the body’s healing response lays down new collagen quickly rather than precisely, resulting in tissue that differs in texture, density, and organisation from the surrounding skin. The depth of the original disruption and individual healing patterns both influence how prominent the scar becomes.
The difficulty with treating both comes down to depth. Surface skincare and topical treatments work only on the outermost layers of the skin and simply cannot reach where these structural changes are occurring. Treatments that penetrate into the dermis and stimulate the skin to produce new, organised collagen in place of the disorganised scar tissue are what actually move the needle.
Stretch marks form when rapid skin stretching tears collagen and elastin fibers beneath the surface faster than the skin can repair them.
Scar tissue develops when damaged collagen heals in a disorganized pattern, creating differences in texture, color, and skin structure.
oth stretch marks and scars involve structural changes below the surface, requiring treatments that reach into the dermis.
Smoother Skin. Visible Improvement.
Treatment Results Last Long-Term
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The right treatment depends on the age, type, and location of the stretch marks or scars, as well as your skin tone and how your skin heals. Dr. Dunham and his team will assess what you’re working with and recommend the most realistic path to visible improvement.
Skin tightening, collagen & elastin rebuilding, and resurfacing for face, neck & chest.
Combines microneedling and RF energy to treat deep lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and overall skin quality. Face and neck are always treated together at no additional cost, and it pairs especially well with Pixel CO2 Laser, PRP, or exosomes for further results.
Comprehensive resurfacing for stretch marks and scars.
Your own growth factors amplifying scar repair.
Why Patients Choose Us
Stretch marks and scars require more than surface treatment. Our approach focuses on rebuilding collagen where structural change actually occurred.
Dr. Dunham personally evaluates every patient and oversees every stretch mark and scar treatment plan.
Stretch marks and scars can be significantly improved but not completely erased. We set realistic expectations and build plans around meaningful visible change.
Yes. Stretch marks can often be significantly improved, although they cannot usually be completely eliminated. Treatments that stimulate collagen remodeling can improve their texture, color, and visibility.
Morpheus8Burst and Pixel CO2 Laser are both strong treatment options. Morpheus8Burst supports collagen remodeling with a shorter recovery, while Pixel CO2 combines resurfacing with deeper collagen stimulation.
Morpheus8Burst typically requires 3 to 6 consecutive sessions for a full correction plan. Pixel CO2 Laser can produce significant change in 1–2 sessions. Adding PRP may further support collagen remodeling.
Morpheus8Burst generally involves several days of redness and mild swelling. Pixel CO2 Laser usually requires a longer recovery period. PRP typically involves minimal downtime.
Pricing depends on treatment selection, treatment area size, and the number of sessions. Financing is available through our partners. Final pricing is determined during consultation.
Dr. Dunham and his team will evaluate your stretch marks or scars and build a personalized treatment plan. Real results rarely come from a single treatment. Dr. Dunham and his team often combine and stack multiple treatments into one strategic plan built around your goals — because we’re focused on your results, not a sales pitch.
