

Published May 19, 2026
3 minute read
Let's talk about the marks no one talks about. The ones you cover at the pool. The ones that make you reach for a longer top, even in July. The ones that remind you of a body that changed — beautifully, powerfully — but left behind a texture that doesn't quite feel like you anymore.
Stretch marks are among the most common skin concerns we see at Youthful Images, and yet so many women suffer in silence — convinced that nothing truly works. We understand that frustration. And we're here to tell you: the science has finally caught up.
At Youthful Images, we've developed a proprietary three-step treatment that goes far beyond surface-level improvement. This isn't a cream. It isn't a laser that leaves you hoping for the best. This is a clinically designed protocol that works from the inside out:
We begin with a clinical-grade Retinol solution, formulated to accelerate cellular turnover and prime the skin for deep renewal. This isn't the retinol you find on a shelf — it's medical-grade, precisely calibrated, and applied under professional supervision.
Using advanced microneedling technology, we create thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin. This triggers your body's own healing response — stimulating collagen and elastin production exactly where stretch marks have disrupted the skin's architecture.
Immediately following microneedling, we infuse a potent collagen and growth factor serum directly into those micro-channels. This delivers regenerative ingredients deep into the dermis — where stretch marks actually live — accelerating repair and visible transformation.
The result? Smoother, firmer, more even-toned skin that looks and feels renewed.
Every treatment plan at Youthful Images is personalized. During your complimentary consultation, we'll assess your stretch marks, discuss your goals, and design a protocol tailored to your skin's unique needs.
1. New minimally separated stretch marks. Microneedling with serum and Retinol: $575 per area. Treatments will be performed every 3-4 weeks for 5-8 treatments.
Cherry finance 8 treatments for 18 months at 0% interest (if qualified) $255.56/month
2. More significant widely separated stretch marks. Microneedling with serum and Retinol followed by CO2 intermediate laser: $1,475 per area. Treatments will be performed every 4 weeks for 6 treatments.
Cherry finance 6 treatments for 18 months at 0% interest (if qualified) $491.67/month
Downtime will depend on intensity of treatment, initial healing can be from mild redness for 24-48 hours. If laser is needed, you can expect some scabbing for 7-10 days.
Results are cumulative. With each session, you'll notice your skin becoming progressively smoother, tighter, and more uniform in tone and texture.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe in listening first — understanding your story, your skin, and your goals — and then crafting a plan that honors all three. Our approach is subtle, strategic, and grounded in science.
We don't just treat skin — we listen to the story it tells, and help you write the next chapter.
“Because the skin you're in should feel like the skin you deserve”