Your skin relies on an organized matrix of collagen, elastin, and supportive proteins within the dermis to maintain strength, elasticity, and a smooth surface. When the skin experiences rapid stretching or injury, fibroblasts and other repair cells produce new collagen. If this remodeling process is disrupted, the repaired tissue develops a different structure than surrounding skin.
Stretch marks form when the dermis tears faster than it can remodel, while scars develop after wounds, surgery, acne, or trauma. At LaVida Medspa, we create personalized treatment plans based on your skin, medical history, goals, timeline, and budget. We offer microneedling-based collagen induction, often using controlled micro-injuries to activate the body’s natural wound-healing cascade, stimulate fibroblast activity, promote collagen and elastin production, and gradually remodel damaged tissue for a uniform skin tone.