Five Ways To Removing Stretch Marks

I am an advocate of good health and wellbeing, our body is the only place we are going to live throughout our lifetime so we must take great care of it. I would like to share with you that the title is a little misleading because removing stretch marks completely is something that can’t be done to the best of my knowledge.  

What causes Stretch Marks: Stretch marks develop when the skin is being stretched beyond its normal capacity, as the skin stretches, the connective fibers that give it its suppleness may start to deteriorate and break beneath the surface of your skin. As a result, bands of discolouration appear on the skin's surface as a sort of scarring.

Over the years a lot of people have spent a fortune on tropical lotions, creams and other stretch mark remedies to remove stretch marks but the closest thing they were able to achieve was to make the scars less apparent and made the skin finer in texture. The only place where stretch marks are completely gotten rid of is in photo-manipulation softwares and with ai-plugin, therefore do not be duped if you are looking for a terrific stretch mark lotion that will hopefully get rid of them now. Even the before-and-after pictures merely make the scars less noticeable, leading you to believe that they have disappeared entirely when in reality, they are still present but hidden from view.

Stretch marks are influenced by genetics. Which can be either a positive or negative factor. If you have a family history of these beautiful lines (stretch marks), whether through pregnancy, puberty, or weight gain, you have a high likelihood of developing them yourself. 

Now that the question of "removing stretch marks" has been resolved, let's move on to the real focus of article "How to truly lessen the visibility of your stretch mark.”

Stretch mark creams: As a consumer choosing the best stretch mark "remover" (Topical creams and lotions) is a hard job, so it is important you pay special attention to the product ingredients. You have likely heard them being all natural and all. Many over-the-counter treatments and lotions make the promise to lessen the visibility of stretch marks. The smoothness and suppleness of the skin can be improved by using chemicals like retinoids, hyaluronic acid, or vitamin E, which may be present in these products. However, these products' efficacy can vary, and total eradication is unlikely.

Shea Butter & Cocoa Butter: There is a wide variety of shea butters and cocoa butter products that are available from various companies that have been manufactured. The ointments and creams are used to soften the skin and help prevent stretch marks as a result of weight gain as seen in pregnancy. some worked, others don't. Some of these products are best for preventing stretch marks, while others claim to reduce their appearance.

Chemical peels: Apparently, this procedure aims to peel off the layers of skin that have been damaged, to make way for the fresh ones for an even surface and skin color. Superficial peels are conducted by a nurse or, while deeper ones are conducted by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. 

Laser surgery: Studies show that it can reduce their appearance significantly. It lasts for about six sessions before they are reduced, however. Studies have shown that the appearance of stretch marks continues to improve up to six months after the first laser treatment. In this procedure, a surgeon makes use of a narrow beam of light which permeates right through the skin to stimulate the cells in the dermis for a new tissue. 

Cosmetic procedures: Dermabrasion or an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may be advised in more extreme situations. In order to lessen the visibility of stretch marks, these procedures either include surgically removing the damaged skin or resurfacing it. It's crucial to keep in mind that these invasive procedures come with hazards and might not totally get rid of stretch marks.

I personally feel the first two recommendations are enough. Whether you are a slim person or a plus-size, it is likely you’ll have them (stretch mark) the more important thing is to be healthy regardless. Stretch marks are really beautiful, I feel it shows growth, struggles and tells a story. It is not one of the things we have to get rid of but hey, your body is the only place you are going to live so make sure you are comfortable in your skin.