Stretch Mark Treatment in Houston, TX
Stretch marks are incredibly common and can develop after pregnancy, weight changes, growth spurts, or muscle gain. Although they cannot always be erased completely, modern treatments can significantly improve their color, texture, and overall visibility. As a fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Mihail Climov develops customized treatment plans based on the age, color, depth, and location of your stretch marks.
Improves the color, texture, and visibility of stretch marks while stimulating new collagen.
HELIX CO₂ Laser, Sultra 1570 nm, Fusion CO₂ + 1570, SkinPen® Microneedling, Everesse™, medical-grade skincare.
Minimal with microneedling and Everesse; several days with fractional CO₂ depending on treatment intensity.
Every treatment plan is personally evaluated by Dr. Climov to determine the safest and most effective approach for your skin type.
Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches faster than collagen and elastin fibers can adapt. Early stretch marks are often red or purple and respond differently than older white stretch marks, making an accurate evaluation essential.
HELIX fractional CO₂ laser remodels damaged collagen and improves texture.
Sultra 1570 nm provides deeper non-ablative collagen stimulation with minimal downtime.
Fusion combines both wavelengths for more advanced stretch marks.
SkinPen microneedling stimulates collagen naturally and is an excellent option for milder cases or maintenance.
Everesse monopolar RF complements these treatments by improving skin firmness and elasticity.
Ideal candidates include patients with stretch marks after pregnancy, weight loss, bodybuilding, puberty, or hormonal changes who want noticeable improvement without surgery.
Unlike practices offering only one technology, Dr. Climov provides a complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical solutions. Every recommendation is based on your skin rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol, ensuring natural-looking improvement with realistic expectations.
Current treatments cannot completely erase stretch marks, but they can substantially improve their appearance by stimulating collagen remodeling and blending them with surrounding skin.
The ideal treatment depends on whether the stretch marks are new or mature, their depth, your skin type, and the body area involved. Many patients achieve the best results by combining treatments.
Most patients benefit from a series of 3–5 treatments, although some notice improvement after the first session.
Pricing depends on the size of the treatment area and the technologies recommended. We provide a transparent personalized quote during your consultation
