Articles

Stretch marks are those zebra-like scars we get on the skin. These scars are formed when the middle layer of the skin is unable to keep its shape and flexibility. We are affected by this during rapid weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy or puberty. This makes our skin to overstretch in a short period of time. This causes the connective fibers to break, disrupting the production of collagen.

Anyone that has been affected by stretch marks is a candidate for stretch mark removal. Deciding on what treatment is ideal for you will depend upon the time and money you're willing to spend. Another factor to consider is how much pain you are willing to deal with as most options have side effects and recovery time.

Scar Removal Treatments

Surgery is the best way to get rid of stretch marks. It involves getting rid of areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. People that opt for surgery mostly see it as a last resort. It's for people who have very severe stretchmarks. Like mentioned, this is the most effective way to get rid of stretchmarks. Nevertheless, this method is invasive, requires a lot of downtime and it's very expensive.

Laser treatment is also considered a surgical procedure that's effective at getting rid of stretch marks. It's done by eliminating stretch marks with the help of a laser. This will cause healthier skin to replace the old damaged skin. You need several laser treatment sessions to see results. Laser treatment is quite safe and has mild to moderate side effects. Some of the most common side effects are stinging, redness and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is one of our two non-surgical scar removal options. It can be performed at a spa or beautician's office or at home with a microdermabrasion cream. The procedure uses microcrystals to abrade and eliminate the very top layer of the skin. This technique stimulates healthier skin to replace the old. It also stimulates collagen and elastin to make your skin much stronger and resilient. If you use microdermabrasion once a week, you'll soon start noticing some remarkable improvements in your skin. The best part of using this treatment is that it is pain-free and inexpensive.

Natural products are also used to effectively treat stretch marks. This treatment takes longer to see results, but results are permanent. In order for it to work, you have to find a skin cream that contains snail serum. Snail serum in topical ointments trigger the proliferation of collagen and elastin to make your skin stronger. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.