How To Remove Stretch Marks

When looking for information on how to remove stretch marks it is easy to be confused. There is a lot of conflicting information out there about the best way to treat them including using home remedies, commercial creams and lotions and even surgery. There are only a few treatments however that have proven to be effective at reducing the appearance of stretch marks.

Knowing the conditions under which stretch marks form can help you evaluate any new treatment you happen to come across. In a nutshell, if your skin is stretched further than it can handle, you can tear your dermis, which is the middle layer of your skin that gives it its elasticity. This gives rise to those red or purplish streaks characteristic of stretch marks. Any treatment that does not address this problem of scar tissue within your dermal layer will not be very effective in removing your stretch marks.

Stretch mark lotions and creams are popular and readily available. Not all are effective however. Those that contain retinoids or glycolic acid will promote the production collagen within your skin and visibly improve the appearance of stretch marks over a period of several weeks. Some creams are not to be used by pregnant women so it is important to check with a medical profession before you begin.

Another treatment option that is becoming increasingly popular is laser therapy. Various wavelengths and energies of light are used to penetrate the skin and stimulate the formation collagen at the treated area. There are different lasers suited to both your skin type and severity of your stretch marks and this should be decided by your cosmetic surgeon.

Many women will begin with a cream they can apply at home and this is often effective enough for many people. However for severe cases, or where further improvement is desired, treatment with a cosmetic surgeon may be sought. This is a personal choice and should be made carefully.

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