Stretch Mark Removal: Can remove stretch marks

We live in an era where image is so important. There is no use avoiding this fact, it is simply true in modern society, and our self-image is vitally important to our self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem.

If you suffer from ugly stretch marks, you know how devastating they can be to someone’s self-image. They seem to appear just at times in life when self-image is even more troubling than usual, such as during pregnancy, adolescence, when losing or gaining weight, or experiencing hormonal changes.

Stretch marks are a consequence of the skin expanding too quickly for the dermis to repair itself, which explains why pregnant women suffer the most. The tiny fibers in the skin cannot be reattached, resulting in scarring.

The only way to truly get rid of stretch marks is to promote collagen and elastin in the skin, which are the chemicals that allow the skin to stretch and move without tearing or scarring. There are two methods proposed for this, topical treatments (creams and ointments) and surgery (peeling, laser, folds).

Laser surgery is a relic of the past and simply does not get rid of stretch marks. Lasers and peels remove the outer layers of skin to “hide” marks, but they can’t make the tissue heal itself, despite what they advertise. It is expensive, painful and dangerous, and not worth the time or effort. Tucks may work if the scar is on the stomach, but this can also cause scarring and therefore you may be replacing one problem with another.

There are some topical treatments available now that can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. After a scientific study on the cause and remedy of this scarring, it has been determined that the replenishment of collagen and elastin in the skin can reduce the severity of scars and stretch marks. If you are considering a topical treatment, be sure to get one that contains these chemicals or promotes their production on the skin, as the other products are simply moisturizing or contain nothing effective.