Remedies for Stretch Marks Removal
Our skin is our body’s largest organ. It is elastic, but when stretched quickly or too far, the collagen fibers in the skin’s middle layer might get damaged. When this damage occurs, the results are stretch marks. Stretch marks affect both men and women. Almost all women tend to get stretch marks when they are pregnant.
Although stretch marks are not painful, their appearance might affect one’s self-esteem. It is therefore important that one gets effective treatment. There are some stretch marks removal remedies. Here are their benefits, effectiveness, risk factors, and cost.
Natural Remedies
This involves home remedies, and regular exercise and diet. There’s a wide variety of items to choose from for effective natural stretch mark removal. Some of the most common ingredients for natural home remedies are Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Aloe Vera gel, Retin A, Vitamin E oil, and Coconut oil. These are most effective when applied regularly and when they are used to massage the areas affected by stretch marks.
The best thing about using home remedies is it is inexpensive. It is also safe meaning that the products can be used even when you are pregnant without affecting your baby. The products are also easily available.
Natural remedies are most effective for stretch marks which are not old. Even so, the results are not visible overnight. It might take a bit of time to see the results.
Laser Technology
When laser technology is used, a beam of light is used to remove thin skin layers near the stretch marks. The excimer laser is the most effective for this process. Unlike other lasers which cut or burn the affected skin layers, excimer laser uses high energy UV laser light to interrupt the skin tissues’ molecular bonds. As a result, the tissues disintegrate.
Once the procedure is done, the area being treated heals fast and new skin layers form. The stretch marks disappear. Therefore this procedure highly effective in reducing the visibility of the stretch marks.
Although it is an effective method, one requires around ten treatments for the stretch marks to disappear completely. This makes it quite expensive. Any mishandling of laser might result in unnecessary damage to tissues. Ensure that you find an experienced cosmetic dermatologist
for this procedure.
Surgical Method
This is the only effective method in complete removal of stretch marks. The other two are effective in reducing their appearance but not complete removal. If you want the total removal of stretch marks, then this is the method for you.
This procedure is the most expensive. Like other surgical procedures, you face the risk of getting an infection.
Other Remedies
There are many topical products and creams in the market which can be used to prevent and treat stretch marks. Some work better than others. It is therefore important for you to have a look at their ingredients as well as online reviews by customers. This will guide you in selecting an effective one.
You might find out that you might require a combination of products for effective results. Do your research.
Stretch marks removal is not an overnight miracle. The earlier you decide to start healing them, the better. Whichever
method you choose to use, embrace your journey and be patient with the process. You will see the results.