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Stretch Mark Removers
Is there totally effective stretch mark removal option that will work for all stretch mark sufferers? Not really. However, there are a multitude of stretch mark removers that are used with varying results. More and more of these tend to favor the natural approach while others involve a more extreme approach, such as cosmetic surgery. As you can see, removing stretch marks can be an involved and time-consuming endeavor with the investment ranging from around $30 for over-the-counter stretch mark removal products to thousands of dollars for plastic surgery or laser treatments.
Which cure works most effectively for you will be dependent upon the age of your stretch marks, your type of skin, and budgetary constraints. Here is a summary of the most popular ways to remove stretch marks:
Remember To Hydrate Yourself
Drink just as much or more water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Drink lots of water (at least 2 litres every day) – not soda or juices – because it helps your skin stay elastic. If you drink a lot of coffee or black/green tea, drink 3l of water a day.
Take Skin Supportive Vitamins
Vitamin E is a very key vitamin to take during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks. In addition, a lotion containing Vitamin D will assist in preventing stretch marks. However, because Vitamin E alone won’t work because of the large size of their molecule; the addition of lanolin, which has smaller molecules, can be used to deliver the ingredients past the top layer of skin and help with skin elasticity. If you have existing stretch marks, Vitamin E is believed to improve them by fading their appearance.
Stretch Mark Creams
Creams and lotions for stretch marks will not totally eliminate stretch marks, but will generally fade their appearance to the point where the affected skin blends with the surrounding healthy skin. There are many stretch mark lotions and oils that have been manufactured to keep your skin taut and firm during pregnancy and actually help in the prevention of stretch marks from developing. The creams and lotions that enter the skin in the deeper layers will provide longer-lasting moisture that is essential to healthy skin. These creams are best used as night creams.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical treatment is generally the most expensive of the stretch mark elimination methods, though repeated laser treatments can result in similar costs. The facts indicate that surgical procedures are believed to be the most effective and conventional method in eliminating stretch marks. This approach generally involves the removal of areas of skin where the stretch marks have developed. The second type of surgical treatment that can help remove stretch marks is laser scar removal. This method is essentially non-invasive and doesn’t leave skin damage such as scars or incisions.
Laser treatment of stretch marks and scars are claimed to stimulate collagen production below the skin as the dermal skin layer absorbs the laser light, filling out the skin and helping to return pigment to the scarred area. However, there is still disagreement within the health care industry regarding using lasers to treat scars and stretch marks and many physicians and plastic surgeons believe that lasers cannot treat stretch marks.
In summary, the stretch mark remover procedures mentioned above are all proven to work to different degrees, depending on the individual’s skin type, age of the stretch marks, and available budget. The least costly of the stretch mark removers are the creams and lotions, which fade existing stretch marks and allow them to blend in with the surrounding skin. This technique is one of the most convenient treatments and should be considered first — you may just be very pleased with the results while saving your hard-earned dollars!