Stretch Mark Surgery
Stretch mark surgery is a phrase that refers to several methods used to get rid of stretch marks. Procedures such as chemical peels, laser surgery, micro dermabrasion and even tummy tucks have all been used in the past by people to improve the appearance of their skin. Stretch marks are commonplace, affecting both men and women and usually appear on the stomach, upper arms, thighs, hips and bottom. Finding the best treatment option is not always easy.
Chemical peels are a cosmetic procedure that uses one of several chemicals to force the outermost layer of skin to peel off, exposing new skin underneath. This new skin is looks healthier and smoother than the old skin. Unfortunately, as stretch marks are formed in the dermal layer of your skin, chemical peels do nothing to repair or improve them.
Laser surgery is one of the latest and most effective techniques used in the treatment of stretch marks. Intense laser light is shone on the affected area and this penetrates the skin stimulating the formation of collagen as well as subtly reshaping the existing damaged collagen fibers as well. This results in a reduction in the visibility of your stretch marks as well as minimising the sometimes dimpled appearance that accompanies them. If your stretch marks are old and similar in color to your normal skin tone, laser surgery is not nearly as effective and would not be recommended in that case.
Micro dermabrasion is used to remove the topmost layer of skin just like a chemical peel. However in this case it is done using an abrasive pad or substance. Again as this targets the surface layer of your skin, the damage done to the underlying layers remains untreated. Just like chemical peels, this will have a minimal effect on your stretch marks.
The only sure way to remove stretch marks completely is to cut out the skin that has been damaged and this is exactly what a tummy tuck entails. This is major surgery and carries the same risks as all surgery does. You will need a substantial recovery period as well.
If you are considering any type of stretch mark surgery then you need to speak with your doctor to discuss your individual circumstances. It is worth noting that many people have had substantial improvement in the appearance of their stretch marks without resorting to surgery. Trilastin SR is a well known cream that contains ingredients designed to penetrate your skin to repair the damage that has been done. Click here to see what it has done for other people.



