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Treatments for Stretch Mark Removal

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Stretch mark scars more formally known as striae distensae , are a skin condition found in many people, most often women. Stretch marks can be triggered by unexpected weight gain, for example, as the body changes during puberty. But for many women, these unsightly marks appear during pregnancy. It used to be that the sole option for stretch mark removal was make-up or carefully adjusted clothing. However, advancements in both technology and skin care have given us a vast array of options for stretch mark removal.

The key is to prevent stretch marks from developing in the first place — especially for pregnant women. One widely recommended product for mothers-to-be is cocoa butter, applied topically. The market is full of all sorts of products for stretch mark removal. For pregnant women, the chief claim of these stretch mark removal creams is that if massaged on the skin daily, the pregnant belly will stay silky smooth. If you want to increase the level of collagen and elastin in your skin, try Revitol Stretchmark Remover. Many people who have used it agree it has been effective in preventing and treating existing stretch marks.

Other than topical stretch mark products, you may consider trying micro-dermabrasion to help revitalize your skin. This procedure naturally smooths the look of scars by removing the layer of skin known as the epidermis. A more expensive treatment for removing stretch marks, which is generally very effective, is laser treatment. Lasers essentially file down scars so that they lose their roughness. And though the stretch marks cannot be completely removed, they can be faded to the point that they appear similar to the rest of the skin and are no longer so conspicuous.

A woman who wants these scars totally removed should consider an abdominoplasty. In this procedure, the skin isn’t treated, but rather the scarred areas are completely removed. This it typically done after a woman gives birth, as it can sculpt a smooth silhouette. It is considered the most effective treatment for stretch marks — and the most costly. But abdominoplasty comes with some potentially risky side effects. This option should only be considered after consultation with a highly qualified cosmetic surgeon.

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Filed Under: Womens-Issues Tagged With: removal of stretch marks, removing stretch marks, stretch mark removal, stretch marks removal

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  1. Maryam Kaur says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:56 am

    topical copper peptide and topical vitamin C can help reduce stretch marks.~’.

    Reply

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