Stretch marks are those zebra-like scars we get on the skin. These scars are formed when the middle layer of the skin is unable to keep its shape and flexibility. This is usually caused by obesity, pregnancy and puberty. If the skin is overstretched, the connective fibers that support the skin break, leading to a disruption in collagen production.

Anyone that has been affected by stretch marks is a candidate for stretch mark removal. The treatment you chose will depend upon the time and money you're willing to spend on your scar removal options. It's good to keep in mind that most treatments for stretchmarks are invasive and require plenty of downtime.

Scar Removal for Stretch Marks

The best way to get rid of stretch marks is surgery. This procedure involves cutting away the areas that have been affected by stretch marks. Most people that opt for surgery are dealing with severe stretch marks on their belly and they see surgery as their last resort. Like mentioned, this is the most effective way to get rid of stretchmarks. Nevertheless, this method is invasive, requires a lot of downtime and it's very expensive.

Laser treatment is another surgical procedure that is effective. It involves using a laser to get rid of the areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. This will cause healthier skin to replace the old damaged skin. For laser treatment to be effective, several sessions are needed. It's a pretty safe procedure with mild to moderate side effects such as redness, stringing and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is one of our two non-surgical scar removal options. This treatment can be performed by professionals at a beauty spa or by you in the comfort of your home with a microdermabrasion cream. The procedure uses microcrystals to abrade and eliminate the very top layer of the skin. This technique stimulates healthier skin to replace the old. It also stimulates collagen and elastin to make your skin much stronger and resilient. After a few weeks of using microdermabrasion, you'll start seeing remarkable improvements in your skin. The best about microdermabrasion is that you won't have side effects, it's painless and inexpensive.

There are also natural products that are able to deal with stretch marks. This is probably the most inexpensive method to get rid of marks but it's also the treatment that takes the most time. Nevertheless, let's just mention that it's still effective. In order for it to work, you have to find a skin cream that contains snail serum. Snail serum in topical ointments trigger the proliferation of collagen and elastin to make your skin stronger. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.