Choosing The Best Stretch Mark Treatments For You

By Tony Garrudo

When you think about Stretch Marks, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Stretch Marks are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.

The reason for this is that some stretch marks actually fade eventually, which makes them a lot less noticeable. With this in mind, many people decide that they can live with having the stretch marks. Another choice is to cover your stretch marks up with specially designed makeup. If covering up the stretch marks is not enough for you, you can opt to try laser therapy. The type of laser the surgeon uses will depend solely on the color of the stretch marks you are seeking treatment for. One type of laser works to stimulate the production of cells that make pigment. There is another type of laser that works to reduce the color of the stretch marks.

Yet another type of laser therapy promotes the production of collagen which will increase the elasticity in the stretch marks, helping them to decrease in size. Stretch marks are caused when the skins elasticity is stretched beyond its limits. This usually happens when a person grows to rapidly, like during puberty. Other times which people grow to fast is during rapid weight gains, like during pregnancy. It is the dermis, the skin's middle layer, that sustains the damage during these rapid growth periods. (You actually have three layers of skin: the epidermis, which is the outer most layer; the dermis, which is the middle layer; and the subcutaneous layer, which is the innermost layer.)

There are also blue light therapy treatments, which can help both acne and stretch marks as well. Stretch marks are removed with a treatment involving light and gels.

People who prefer time tested treatments, there is always the option of using creams that help to restore moisture in the skin, repair collagen, and promote elastin growth. These creams typically contain ingredients like cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, lanolin, and/or vitamin E. It is important to note that if you plan on simply using these creams, they are most effective during the time that your skin is being stretched. The creams can help keep you skin soft, supple, smooth, and elastic. With this in mind, if you are going through a time that you are susceptible to getting stretch marks, think about prevention. If it is too late to prevent stretch marks, you will want to start using creams as soon as possible after they have already developed.

There isn't one fail-safe, 100 percent way to prevent or eradicate stretch marks, but a combination of some of these therapies will dramatically reduce their appearance or eliminate them. One thing to keep in mind about stretch marks is that they pose absolutely no health risk. They're more of an imperfection than a threat. - 30516

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