Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center specializes in stretch mark treatments after pregnancy and childbirth. Our Santa Monica plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology center offers several treatment options for stretch marks, including laser therapy, microneedling, and RF.
One of the latest treatment options for stretch marks is known as Venus Viva, which uses Nanofractional microneedling RF to help treat stretch marks and skin laxity on the buttocks, hips, thighs, and abdominal areas. Venus Viva is revolutionary, as it combines ablative and non-ablative modes into one quick and easy treatment. Patients often require more than one session and Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian can utilize a tailored ablative setting to further incite collagen stimulation.
Stretch Mark Removal with Collagen Induction Therapy and Microneedling
Microneedling with exosomes is an advanced regenerative approach for improving stretch marks (striae) on the body and breasts, targeting both dermal atrophy and disrupted collagen architecture.
Microneedling (collagen induction therapy) uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These microchannels trigger a wound-healing cascade: platelets release growth factors (PDGF, TGF-β), fibroblasts are activated, and new collagen (types I and III) and elastin are synthesized. The process also promotes neovascularization and dermal remodeling, gradually thickening the atrophic dermis that characterizes stretch marks. Over a series of treatments, this leads to improved texture, reduced depth, and better skin elasticity.
Exosomes—cell-derived extracellular vesicles rich in growth factors, peptides, mRNA, and signaling molecules—are applied topically during or immediately after microneedling, when the microchannels enhance their penetration. Exosomes amplify the regenerative response by upregulating fibroblast activity, increasing collagen and elastin synthesis, and modulating inflammation. They also promote angiogenesis and accelerate tissue repair, leading to more efficient and higher-quality dermal remodeling.
On the body and breasts, where stretch marks often result from rapid expansion (pregnancy, weight change, or augmentation), this combination is particularly effective. Microneedling initiates structural repair, while exosomes enhance and accelerate collagen induction, improving skin thickness, tone, and overall appearance with minimal downtime.
Please call our Santa Monica plastic surgery office to discuss options for stretch mark removal using Venus Viva nanofractional RF microneedling.