Stretch marks show up as long, streak-like lines with a texture different from the surrounding skin appearing in shades from pink and red to purple, brown, grey, or white depending on how old they are. They're most common on the abdomen, chest, arms, legs, hips, back, and buttocks, and tend to show up wherever skin has been stretched fast: pregnancy, muscle-building, or the growth spurts of adolescence are the usual triggers. Neoclone treatment addresses this using thermo-mechanical ablation a titanium tip lined with tiny biocompatible pins delivers pure heat energy directly to the skin, causing controlled water evaporation that forms micropores in the treated area. That controlled disruption breaks down the outer skin layers and triggers renewal, along with a boost in fresh collagen and elastin production, which is what actually fades the appearance of the marks over time. A session runs about 45 minutes, and it's suitable for people of all ages and genders dealing with stretch marks. Available at Dadu Medical Centre Vasant Vihar (South Delhi) & Rajouri Garden (West Delhi), under Dr. Nivedita Dadu.
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Book a free online consultationstretch mark type, severity, and skin condition are assessed to build a treatment plan
topical anaesthesia is applied to keep the treatment comfortable
the titanium tip is gently pressed against the skin, transferring thermal energy to create controlled micropores in the treated area
the heat triggers breakdown of outer skin cell layers, prompting cell renewal and boosting collagen and elastin production
mild redness for up to 2 days, with occasional light scabbing
typically 3-6 sessions total, spaced to allow the skin to rebuild between visits
Neoclone's mechanism is straightforwardly thermal rather than laser-based; the titanium pins heat up and transfer that stored energy directly into the skin on contact, evaporating water in the treated layer and forming micropores in a controlled pattern. This heat-driven breakdown of the outer skin cell layers is what prompts the body's renewal response, replacing damaged, stretch-marked tissue with fresh skin over the following weeks, alongside new collagen and elastin production that helps rebuild the area's structural support.
Because the treatment works progressively one session shows some improvement, but the fuller result builds over a course of sessions DMC typically recommends 3-6 treatments, with optimal results generally visible 4-6 weeks after completing the course. Other options exist for stretch marks (topical vitamin A derivatives, fractional lasers, microneedling, GFC/growth-factor therapy), but Neoclone's appeal is combining a lower-risk heat delivery method with the collagen-remodeling benefits those other options aim for individually.
Typically 3-4 sessions, though this depends on the type and severity of the stretch marks, overall skin condition, and how well aftercare is followed.
At a low-to-medium setting, it causes mostly a light heating sensation rather than pain, and topical anaesthesia is used beforehand to keep things comfortable.
It's generally safe with minimal downtime, mainly some redness that resolves within about 2 days, with occasional light scabbing.
Some improvement is visible after a single session, but optimal results typically show up 4-6 weeks after completing a course of 3-6 sessions.
Cost depends on the size of the treatment area, severity and type of stretch marks, number of sessions needed, and the provider's experience confirmed during consultation.
Avoid heat-generating activities (saunas, steam, tanning beds, hot showers, vigorous exercise) for 24-48 hours, skip makeup and chemical skincare products on the treated area for the same window, wait 2-5 days before gently cleansing with mild products, and avoid picking, rubbing, or scratching the treated skin.
Topical vitamin A derivatives (which help rebuild collagen), fractional laser therapies, microneedling, and GFC (growth-factor) therapy are other established options each works on the same underlying goal of stimulating collagen and elastin production, through different delivery methods.
