Skin Conditions
Scars & Stretch Marks
Scars on the skin can develop due to skin trauma or injuries like cuts, burns, and acne as well as surgeries and skin conditions. These scars are a result of the body’s natural healing process, which involves the formation of collagen fibres to repair damaged tissues.
The appearance and severity of scars can vary based on factors like genetics and the nature of injury.
Stretch marks can also occur as a result of rapid changes in body size, such as during pregnancy or significant weight gain or loss.
Symptoms of Scars & Stretch Marks
- Scars can appear as raised (hypertrophic) scars, or depressed (atrophic) scars.
- In severe cases, scars can lead to contracture, where the skin tightens and restricts movement due to excessive scar tissue formation. This is more common with burns or large wounds.
- Stretch marks typically appear as streaks or lines on the skin, ranging from pink, red, purple, or dark brown, depending on the individual's skin tone and the age of the stretch mark.
- Stretch marks commonly occur on areas of the body prone to stretching, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, breasts, and upper arms.
Causes of Scars & Stretch Marks
Scars and stretch marks are two different types of skin imperfections, each with its own set of causes.
- Scars are often a result of injuries to the skin, such as cuts, burns, abrasions, surgical incisions, traumatic wounds and even skin infections..
- Skin conditions such as chickenpox, eczema, or psoriasis, or severe acne can cause damage to the skin, leading to scarring as the lesions heal.
- Some individuals may be more prone to developing raised or keloid scars due to genetic factors.
- Stretch marks often occur during periods of rapid growth or weight gain, such as puberty, pregnancy, or rapid muscle growth from weightlifting.
- Genetic factors can influence an individual's likelihood of developing stretch marks.
- Prolonged or excessive use of corticosteroid medications, whether topical, oral, or injected, can weaken the skin's structure and increase the risk of stretch marks, particularly in areas where the medication is applied.
Treatment Options at HBS Beauty Clinic
- Dermapen: Level 1 or 3
- O-Biome Oxygen Therapy: Collagen Activator
- Pro Dermal Planning: Catalyst Retinol Peel (only for prepped skin)
- Skin Tightening (Viora Machine) Stretch Mark & Tighten Treatment
- LED Light Therapy
Consulting with a skin care professional can help you to identify the specific factors contributing to your skin concerns and develop the best treatment plan for your personal circumstances.
The feeling is Fabulous
Our Beauty Therapists and Cosmetic Nurse work across our wide range of beauty treatments and are fully qualified for the procedures they perform. They pride themselves on their professional finish to make you look and feel fabulous.
Chloe
Senior Beauty Therapist & Salon Manager
Chlo is our senior beauty therapist and skin consultant, specialising in everything to do with skin health and beauty. She is also a leader in brow tattooing and micro-blading.
Chlo has completed her Cert IV and Diploma of Beauty Therapy. She attends endless skin analysis courses, as well as management and motivational courses, lash lift courses, dermal skin needling education, O Cosmedics professional courses and award nights.
Amazing at: Cosmetic Tattooing & Skin Treatments.
Chlo has completed her Cert IV and Diploma of Beauty Therapy. She attends endless skin analysis courses, as well as management and motivational courses, lash lift courses, dermal skin needling education, O Cosmedics professional courses and award nights.
Amazing at: Cosmetic Tattooing & Skin Treatments.
Emily
Cosmetic Nurse
Emily is our cosmetic nurse, here to help you reach all of your aesthetic goals. She has you covered with all things anti-wrinkle, dermal filler, bio-remodelling and skin boosters.
Emily has completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree, and still works as an ICU nurse in one of Sydney’s major hospitals. Ongoing aesthetic education is her passion, to help her clients reach the most natural looking results.
Amazing at: Natural Looking Cosmetic Enhancements.
Emily has completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree, and still works as an ICU nurse in one of Sydney’s major hospitals. Ongoing aesthetic education is her passion, to help her clients reach the most natural looking results.
Amazing at: Natural Looking Cosmetic Enhancements.
Courtney
Beauty Therapist
Courtney has a passion for all things brows. Whether you’re in need of a brow lamination or a lash lift, she has you covered. She loves creating stunning transformations, so get ready to elevate your brow and lash game.
Amazing at: Brows & Lashes.
Amazing at: Brows & Lashes.
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