What do fashion, flowers, and stretch marks treatment have in common? One word: variety. Whether you just had a baby, or lost the weight equivalent of a nine-year-old thanks to a terrible break-up, or developed stretch marks as a result of a rigorous bodybuilding routine, there’s a stretch marks treatment that’s right for you. Here are a few stretch marks treatment you might want to consider:
1. Microdermabrasion
This stretch marks treatment is recommended for stubborn white stretch marks which you have had for some time. Fine sand is blown across the marks to remove scarred, discolored epidermal tissue. This helps induce the formation of new collagen in stretch marks, thereby making the marks appear less livid.
2. Endermologie
Primarily used to get rid of cellulite, this type of stretch marks treatment is non-surgical and non-invasive. A motorized machine uses rollers and gentle suction to deep-massage areas affected by stretch marks. The jury is still out on the effectiveness of endermologie, however, so it would pay to do research before choosing this stretch marks treatment.
3. Laser treatment
This type of stretch marks treatment is best for colored marks or those that only recently appeared. Colored and newly formed stretched marks absorb later light. This seals the blood vessels responsible for giving stretch marks their dark, livid coloring you have every right to loathe.
4. Tretinoin or Retin-A
A derivative of Vitamin A, this stretch marks treatment should be used as soon as your marks appear. This plumps the skin up, thereby improving skin consistency and making stretch marks appear less noticeable. Be warned, however, that heavy doses of Tretinoin may result in redness, swelling, and increased sun sensitivity. If you are pregnant or are nursing, never use Retin-A or Tretinoin.
5. Creams, Oils, and Moisturizers
The cheapest among all stretch marks treatments, creams, oils, and moisturizers contain Vitamin E which assists in skin healing and improves skin texture, thus reducing the length and width of stretch marks.
If you are not certain which stretch marks treatment will suit you best, consult your dermatologist. This will ensure you get the treatment you truly need.
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