Everything You Need to Know About Effective Stretch Mark Removal

Stretch mark removal is the biggest topic on the minds of people who suffer from them. That is very understandable since stretch marks can be such a nuisance. They can make you feel self conscious, and lower self esteem. Stretch marks are a form of skin scarring. They can occur from pregnancy, puberty, obesity, bodybuilding, and large weight gains in a short period of time. These things cause the dermis to stretch more than it can tolerate, thus stretch marks form. Good thing for us we live in today’s modern world where there are methods of stretch mark removal available.

When it comes to stretch mark removal there are 2 major methods that are geared directly for stretch mark removal, and 1 other method that can remove stretch marks, but is not geared specifically for it.

The first major method of stretch mark removal is of course, the stretch mark removal creams. We have all tried them with mixed results, and we have all spent more than enough money on them. Stretch mark removal creams can be very effective in helping to minimize the appearance of stretch marks as well as moisturizing the skin. One thing that stretch mark removal creams cannot do is completely remove stretch marks. Every stretch mark removal cream on the internet will say that it completely removes them, and they promise you everything under the sun, but truth be told they can fade the stretch marks but not completely remove them.

The second major method of stretch mark removal is laser stretch mark removal. In this procedure, a beam of light removes thin layers of skin. It does not cut or burn the skin; it uses ultraviolet light which causes the skin to disintegrate. Laser stretch mark removal can be very effective, but it is more expensive than using stretch mark creams. The total cost of laser stretch mark removal depends on the severity of the stretch marks, and the number of treatments needed.

Finally there is the third method, it is the most effective, but it can only be used around the bottom of the abdominal area. The last method is the surgical method or the tummy tuck. In this process, excess skin is removed the lower abdominal area, then the skin is pulled tight. Any stretch marks are removed with the excess skin that is taken off. As I said before the surgical stretch mark removal method is the most effective it can only be used on the lower abdominal area, there is not yet a surgical method to remove stretch marks from other areas of the body. It is also the most expensive, and it has the longest recovery time.
Overall, for those of who suffer from stretch marks there are methods of stretch mark removal available. I myself have not tried any of the methods other than stretch mark removal creams, but they have seemed to help with fading of the stretch marks, as well as moisturizing my skin.