Stretch Mark Removal

Stretch Mark Removal - Finding The Right Option by apurva

Many women enquire about various stretch mark removal options post pregnancy. Almost 90% of pregnant women do end up getting pregnancy spots. However, with the treatments available today, there is no need to worry about stretch marks. On the other hand, if you have not taken care of yourself during pregnancy period and you have ended up with some really bad red lines, then you do need to worry. There is a huge chance that you might never be stretch mark free.
Sudden weight gain is the primary cause of it during pregnancy. As the skin stretches beyond its limits, the collagen breaks up, thus leading to ugly lines. In the initial stage, it appears as red or dark horizontal lines along the skin. Over a period of time, if not taken care of, they become whitish lines.

Whether you would get stretch marks or not, depends on your heredity. If your mother had them, then you would most probably get them also. It also depends on your ethnicity. The greater the melanin in your skin, the lesser are your chances. Pregnant women who drink lot of water, exercise, and eat a balanced diet are lesser prone to it.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Doctors always say that it is best to prevent it than to treat them. However, if you do get them, there are number of options that you can consider. Your first option for treatment would be to go for a lotion for pregnancy lines. Go for creams containing Vitamin A, Vitamin E, cocoa butter, shea butter, wheat germ oil, lanolin, Aloe Vera, etc. Lotions help to rebuild your skin structure and thereby aid in the removal process.

Once you have bought a lotion, you should try it out for some time. You will not be seeing the results in one or two weeks. But if over a period of month or so, you do not see any results; you should opt for another lotion. Often a lotion that has worked for your friend might not do the trick for you. So, you have to keep trying various lotions, before you hit upon the right one for you.

Other Options

If lotions do not give you the results, you can go for laser treatment for stretch marks. Laser treatment is quite expensive and time consuming. If you are not able to make up your mind about laser treatment, it is best to first read on the subject. There are many books, articles, and websites that provide detailed information on all aspects of the topics. Be sure to learn about the pros and cons of laser treatment.

To find out what the best option for you is, you can always consult your physician. Besides telling you about various lotions, laser treatment, and home remedies, he/she would also inform you about blue light therapy and plastic surgery. Discuss thoroughly with your doctor and you would be able to reach the right decision. However, I always say that, before you go for expensive surgery or laser treatment for stretch mark removal, it is better to try out the lotions and some home remedies.



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Weight gain is the main cause of stretch marks during pregnancy. There are lotions for pregnancy stretch marks as well as laser treatment for stretch marks available as options for stretch mark removal.

Remove Stretch Marks

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
by Peter sams

Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks. It starts with natural ingredients that keep the skin ultra moist and elastic.

Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, or lower back. Stretch marks look like thin, stretched tissue, and that is more or less what they are. They appear in people who put on or lose weight rapidly. The upper layer of the skin is normal, but in the lower layer the collagen and elastic, which give the skin its strength and elasticity, have become thinner and broken. Stretch marks appear on the body in many different places for a variety of reasons. Stretch marks occur when the dermis, the middle layer of your skin, is stretched to a point where its elasticity begins to break down. At this point, microscopic bleeding occurs along with tissue inflammation which gives us the raised reddish purple look of newly formed stretch marks.

How to get Rid of Stretch Marks

Surgery is a possibility for tummy stretch marks if you also have a lot of loose skin on the tummy. The operation is a tummy tuck (removal of the skin and the fatty tissue beneath). You will be left with scars around the belly button and across the lower stomach. This is not a minor operation and, like all operations, it carries risks. Recovery takes several weeks.

Lotions and Creams-Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you're stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as muchâ€"or moreâ€"water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in vitamins A and C.

Cocoa Butter-Remember that no lotion or cream can prevent or erase stretch marks because they form in layers of skin too deep for any moisturizer to reach. If your pregnant belly is tight and itchy, you can keep it more comfortable by applying a rich moisturizer frequently. Cocoa butter is widely recommended. Shea butter and jojoba oil aren't as easy to find, but these also have many properties that can ease dry skin.

Laser Surgery- If you find your stretch marks very upsetting, a dermatologist may be able to help. *Microdermabrasion and laser surgery are surgical options. If your appearance matters so much to you that you are seriously considering those options, a counselor might also be able to help. Tretinoin cream - also called Retin-A. Studies have shown that this may help reduce stretch marks. Do not use this if you are breastfeeding, as there have been no studies conducted to determine whether it's excreted in breast milk and what affect it can have on your baby.

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