What Types of Stretch Marks Can Improve?
The Truth About Red, White, Deep, and Wide Stretch Marks
Not all stretch marks respond the same way.
And before we talk about treatment, I need to say something clearly:
stretch marks do not disappear.
They are a form of dermal scarring. What we can do is improve their texture, depth, and color — sometimes significantly — but not erase them.
Understanding the type you have is everything.
Red Stretch Marks (Striae Rubrae)
Red, pink, or purple stretch marks are newer.
At this stage:
Inflammation is present
Collagen is still reorganizing
The tissue has not fully matured
This is the most responsive phase.
When I treat red stretch marks early, I can help guide the remodeling process. In many cases, we can:
Reduce inflammation
Improve texture
Help them transition into a softer, more refined silver tone
What I cannot promise is that they will vanish.
But I can often help them mature in a healthier way — flatter, less inflamed, and less noticeable.
Sometimes, especially in early cases, partial pigment balance can return over time.
Timing matters here. The earlier we intervene, the better the response.
White or Silver Stretch Marks (Striae Albae)
White stretch marks are mature scars.
At this stage:
Blood vessel density is reduced
Melanocyte activity is lower
Collagen fibers are disorganized and stable
The tissue is less elastic
These require reactivation.
Through regenerative stimulation, I work to:
Improve dermal density
Increase collagen organization
Reduce the depth of the depression
Improve elasticity
In some cases, especially in medium to darker skin tones, I’ve seen partial return of pigment in treated areas — but this is not guaranteed.
White stretch marks will not disappear.
They can become softer, less indented, and blend better with surrounding skin.
Deep Stretch Marks
When stretch marks are visibly indented, the issue is structural.
There is a collagen deficit in the dermis.
With the right regenerative protocol, we can often:
Reduce the depth
Improve elasticity
Strengthen the surrounding tissue
But again — not erase them.
Improvement is gradual and requires multiple sessions spaced properly.
Wide Stretch Marks
This is very important.
If stretch marks are very wide, the skin has experienced significant dermal rupture.
Those will not close or shrink completely.
What I can often do is:
Improve texture
Reduce visual contrast
Improve surrounding skin quality
But the width itself does not fully reverse.
Honesty here matters.
Can Color Return?
Sometimes.
In certain cases — particularly in medium to darker skin tones — I have seen partial pigment activity return after regenerative treatment.
However, this depends on:
Depth of damage
Duration
Skin type
Individual healing response
It is never something I promise. It is something that may occur in responsive tissue.
My Philosophy: Improve, Don’t Overpromise
Stretch marks are scars.
They can:
Become less deep
Become softer
Blend better
Look healthier
Feel stronger
They do not disappear.
My role is not to sell fantasy results.
My role is to improve your skin safely, realistically, and scientifically.
If you’re unsure what type of stretch marks you have, I can evaluate them properly and explain exactly what is achievable in your case.
No exaggeration.
No false promises.
Just honest, structured improvement.
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Natalia Mejía
Scar Specialist | Manhattan