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Stretch Marks Removal Treatment

Imagine your skin filled with unwanted marks due to stretching- from pregnancy, growth or weight changes. They don’t really hurt but are often a hindrance to our confidence.

That’s where stretch marks removal steps in, a powerful step towards feeling good again!

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The Basics About Stretch Marks and Treatment Methods

Stretch marks are the other name of striae which are the marks that occur on the skin when the skin is being pulled for instance during pregnancy, puberty or weight change. These are elongated marks of a different colour and are mostly red, black or brown in colour and may become white or grey in the course of time.

However, the fact that they are not harmful makes them a frequent cosmetic issue for many people. There are creams, micro-needling, laser and other similar treatments. Every treatment has its own effectiveness that is individual and depends on the age, the severity, the type of stretch marks and the skin of a person. It is crucial to seek the advice of a dermatologist or a cosmetic specialist before coming to a decision.

Laser Stretch Mark Removal: The Science and Process

It is the process of using laser to make the skin produce more collagen and elastin in the areas that are affected by stretch marks. This can help in enhancing the skin texture, lightening the pigmentation and the stretch marks so that the stretch marks are not clearly visible.

The following are some of the lasers used:

Pulsed dye lasers: These lasers are used to treat the blood vessels in the new stretch marks especially the red or purple ones so that the color of the pigmentation can be faded.
Fractional lasers (ablative and non-ablative): These lasers are damaging to the skin and the body responds by repairing the damage and forming new collagen fibres. Ablative lasers peel off the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin while non-ablative lasers are under the skin surface.
Excimer lasers: These lasers are used to increase melanin production in order to help the stretch marks to blend in with the rest of the skin.

Laser therapy for stretch marks is the process of applying laser to the affected skin. The number of sessions that are usually needed to get the results that are desired is between three to six and the period between sessions is several weeks. The time it takes to do the procedure will depend on the size of the area that is to be treated or the number of stretch marks. However, there is no pain during the treatment but some people may have some discomfort, and may have some redness that will disappear within a few days.

The advantages and disadvantages of the laser treatment

Stretch marks laser treatment has the following advantages:

It can greatly enhance the appearance of stretch marks and make them less noticeable and the skin look better.
It is a rather innocuous procedure with minimal to no downtime.
It can be done on different skin types and on different colours of stretch marks.

However, the following should be considered:

Laser therapy may not remove stretch marks completely but can improve them.
There may be need for several treatments in order to get the best results.
The cost of laser treatment is quite high.
Inflammation, oedema and pigmentation of the skin are some of the possible complications.
People with dark complexion should find a specialist who has worked with dark skin tone patients in the past to avoid the occurrence of hyper pigmentation.

Preventing Stretch Marks

Keeping your skin smooth and hydrated would minimize the chances of developing stretch marks, provided a good skin care regimen is in place. Do not be shy about applying lotion to areas where you are prone to stretch marks: your abdomen, thighs, hips, and outer arms-or in other words, throughout body changes such as growing muscles or taking the nurturing course of pregnancy. Flatter your skin with cocoa butter, shea butter, and essential oils, which will help maintain elasticity and reduce stretch mark formation.

Another key for solid skincare habits is scrubbing off old skin. If you do this once or twice a week, you get rid of those dead skin bits and give a nudge to new cell growth. Not only does your skin get all smooth, but it’s also way better at soaking up lotions and face creams. Doing this scrub is a big thumbs up for making more collagen. This makes your skin feel and look plumper and springier, and guess what? It means you might not get as many of those stretchy skin lines.

Here’s a rundown of some products you can add to your daily skin routine for keeping stretch marks away:

Drink Up Loads of Water

Keeping your skin nice and moist is super important for it to stay healthy. If you drink enough water, your skin keeps its stretchiness, and that means fewer stretch marks. when you’re all watered up, your skin is all soft and bouncy, which helps it stretch without leaving marks. You should aim to knock back something like 8-10 glasses of water each day.

Lotions and Oils that Moisturize

If you’re trying to dodge stretch marks, you got to try creams with cocoa butter and shea butter. They’re jam-packed with vitamins A and E — the good product for keeping your skin stretchy. Slathering your skin with these creams gives it a deep moisture boost making it less likely to rip when you’re stretching out if you’re expecting a baby or your weight’s going up and down.

Almond oil, coconut oil, and argan oil are pretty awesome for keeping your skin moist and stretchy. Packed with fatty acids that stops your cells from aging too fast, these oils feed your skin and encourage it to make more collagen. Rubbing them on parts of your body that might get stretchy, like your belly, legs, and hips helps blood flow better and makes the skin tougher, so you’ve got less chance of ending up with stretch marks.

Creams with Retinoids

Retinoids, which come from vitamin A, have a rep for amping up collagen making and smoothing out skin. Sure, they’re a go-to for sorting out already-there stretch marks, but you can use retinoid creams before the marks show up too. These creams work by cranking up cell turnover and getting collagen going to keep the skin tough and stretchy so marks don’t have a chance. But heads up, retinoids and baby-making don’t mix—best have a chat with a skin doc before slathering these on.

Hyaluronic Acid Serums

Hyaluronic acid acts like a mega moisturizer for your skin holding on to water to make your skin stretcher. If you apply serums or lotions packed with hyaluronic acid, you might prevent getting stretch marks since they keep your skin lush and full. Whenever your skin’s super soaked in moisture, it can stretch better without ripping. That’s why hyaluronic acid’s super important if you want to keep stretch marks away.

Collagen-Boosting Products

Applying Collagen in your skin that keeps it tight and tough. The more age you have, the less collagen you make, and that’s bad news for stretch marks. Using products that boosts up the making of collagen, like products with peptides or plant based, can help your skin stay healthy and cut down on the chance of getting those marks..