The Ultimate Guide For Inkless Stretch Mark Revision (ISR) Pre-&-Post Care

Inkless stretch mark treatments work similarly to micro-needling, which uses a device to make very small punctures in the skin. The micro-needling process causes micro trauma to the treated area, triggering a healing result. This treatment creates new collagen which rejuvenates the stretch marks.

Pre-Care Instructions

  • Exfoliate a week before to get rid of any dead skin cells on your body

  • Moisture your skin to prepare for treatment

  • Shave/wax areas, no laser treatments at least two weeks before the procedure

  • No tanning

  • No alcohol or blood thinners three days before appointment

  • Wear loose clothes on the day of appointment because the area treated will be slightly tender

  • Eat before the procedure and drink lots of water

After Care Instructions

  • Apply after care oil to the treated area 4x a day with clean hands

  • To help with swelling, use cold packs a few minutes on and a few minutes off

  • No sleeping on area until the swelling goes down

  • No working out or excessive sweating for 3 days

  • Do not wash the treated with scented soap, you may use antiseptic or gentle soap

  • Do not shower with hot water as it may cause irritation for the first few days

  • Do not sunbath or have direct sun exposure on areas for 40 days

  • Do not use sunscreen, sunblock, self tanning, or any substance that contains vitamin D for the first 30 days

  • Stretch marks will be dark. Do not panic.

  • Do not take vitamin D pills

  • Do not scrub or pick at the at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off by itself.

  • Continue to take collagen supplements if you were taking them before

  • If you run out of aftercare oil, you can purchase rosehip oil

  • If there is an allergic reaction, consult your doctor right away

What Happens During The Healing Phase 

Healing typically takes 30-45 days to heal. In certain cases, healing can take up to 90 days and beyond. We encourage clients to use the aftercare oil religiously to help with healing.

The treated area might look red or darker than the skin tone for 4-8 weeks, sometimes longer.

The treated area will typically sting after a shower for the first few days.

As the area heals, it might be dry, itchy and flaky.

  • Day 1: Area is bright red with some swelling for up to 24 hours 

  • Day 1-2: Area may feel a little tender 

  • Day 2-7: Area is dark red

  • Day 7-10: Area may seem completely healed but stretch marks are dark (this is expected)

  • Day 7-21: Area might show different shades of pink, red or brown. May remain longer on deep areas.

  • After Day 21: Area will start to normalize with new collagen growth

Smokers, diabetics, and those who generally heal slowly will find their own level. Everyone responds differently to the treatment and each session is different.

Stretch Mark Result Process 

  • Normal pigmentation begins to return to white shiny stretch marks

  • When exposed to the sun, stretch marks begin to tan normally

  • Transluscent pink stretch marks, firm and the color begins to normalize

  • The lines within the stretch marks fill out as skin thickens

  • Stretch marks with a blurred edge begin to blend into the surrounding skin