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Apr 27

Stretch Mark Causes & Treatments

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Stretch Mark Causes & Treatments

For many of us the stretch marks are quite unsightly. Stretch marks are not harmful for the body but are considered unwanted by the conscious. Stretch marks, in most of the cases, occur across the skin when the exterior is stretched quickly due to weight gain, pregnancy, or fast weight loss. These marks generally begin as dark lines and then turn into lighter lines. Stretch marks can be eliminated or avoided with proper awareness of the causes that create them.

Stretch marks are caused when your skin grows and doesn’t return to its normal shape. This stretching of the skin usually starts in the middle layer of the skin that is known as dermis. As this layer of skin stretches too much in one direction due to some reason which can be sudden weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy etc, a stretch mark appears on your body. In the beginning the stretch marks are red or purple in color and then in some cases fade over with time. The common areas where the stretch marks usually show up are the thighs, hips, breasts, shoulders and lower back. These are the areas, which are affected due to sudden weight gain or loss. The type of skin also plays an important part in getting stretch marks. Usually those with elastic skin are more likely to develop stretch marks that appear on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks.

Although stretch marks cause no harm to the body, still are considered ugly and that is why people with stretch marks go in fro a variety of treatments for their removal. One such treatment for the removal of stretch marks is plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can offer permanent workable solution for the aforesaid problem. In plastic surgery certain portions of skin that contain the stretch marks are removed or simply cut off, and the remaining skin is pulled tight. This is how the stretch marks are removed giving you a stretch marks free skin. However, the plastic surgery is fine on some parts of the body, but not on others. To get the best solution for your stretch marks with the plastic surgery you need to consult a plastic surgeon. It is only after the consultation you can find if particular stretch marks on your body can be removed. The surgery is costly and hence doing it right for the first time is very essential.

Another successful treatment in the removal of the stretch marks is micro-dermabrasion. This treatment is effective in the removal of the stretch marks without a trace. Still, the micro-dermabrasion has some limitations treating stretch marks. Micro-Dermabrasion consists of a scraping away of the skin with a specially fitted tool. The epidermal structure and the condition of the deeper dermis are safely improved through Micro-dermabrasion. Generally it is the medical sand blasting technique whereby microscopic particles abrade the treated skin. The micro-dermabrasion of stretch marks is a process of microscopic penetration and biological restitution. This process stimulates the formation of new collagen and elastin. You can have the best results if the micro-dermabrasion is regularly repeated in 6 to 10 sessions. Stretch marks will respond lesser to this treatment if they are already mature and white. If they are already mature they will still be disturbing and the best alternative is to resect the affected skin by means of body contouring surgery.

Another sought after technique for the removal of stretch marks is the lazer treatment or surgery. Lazer surgery for stretch mark removal is comparatively recent and is known to be effective against stretch marks that are in early stages of development. However for mature stretch marks, the efficacy of lazer treatment is doubtful. This is because lazer pulsed light works best on dark brown or reddish marks.

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Apr 24

Stretch Marks Breasts – Unsightly and Unattractive

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Stretch marks breasts are a common after effect of pregnancy. These spots are lines on the skin, especially where fat is stored, such as abdomen, breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks. When skin undergoes an unusual amount of stretching over a short period, as in pregnancy, stretch marks appear. Doctors call these marks stria. These marks originate as slightly raised red lines on the skin. The color of these marks varies from person to person, depending upon their skin tones. Thus, these marks might look pink, brown, or dark brown. Lines on breasts are generally similar in lines. They are usually pale in color.

What is the cause of stretch marks? Human skin is a wonderful organ. It performs many important functions, besides maintaining our beauty. It is very flexible to make room for any stress and strain. However, there is a limit to its elasticity. When the skin on a body part is suddenly stretched, the outer layer of the skin remains unaffected, but the underlying layer or the dermis becomes thinner and develops small tears. Normally, patches on breasts appear in the last trimester (last three months) of pregnancy as that is when the skins elasticity is really tested to the extreme.

Even though patches are a natural phenomenon, this most natural occurrence upsets most women. Therefore, if you want to prevent it all together, you must maintain a healthy weight. The more weight you put on during your pregnancy, the more lines you end up with. You must massage your skin every day with an essential oil, to help with the circulation of blood. This helps in regeneration of new tissues under skin.

It is also important to eat healthy, vitamin-enriched foods that help your skin healthy. Eating well balanced diet ensures a healthy, resilient skin.

Remedies For Stretch Mark Removal

There are no foolproof remedies available for its removal . Fortunately, in some cases, the problem resolves by itself. Usually, by the time, the baby is one year old, most scars are hardly noticeable. They fade into silver white faint lines. However, some women suffer from a bad case. These marks affect their confidence. There is much recourse available to them. One of the following remedies will generally help in fading their marks to acceptable levels.

  • Creams containing alpha hydroxyl acid can lessen and helps in its prevention. If you are using these creams during pregnancy, please inform your doctor and take his advice. Moisturizers applied liberally can also make a good stretch mark treatment.
  • Lazer surgery cannot really remove all the scars on breasts and other places, but it can certainly make them less noticeable.
  • Traditional reconstructive surgery is very expensive and remains the last option for most sufferers. It cannot be used for removing breasts patches. It can only be used for spots below the navel.

    A note of caution, if you are breastfeeding your baby; please consult your doctor before commencing any treatment for stretch marks on breasts.

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    • Apr 09

    Stretch Marks Home Remedies – How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

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    Stretch marks are scars left behind when skin is overstretched, and fibers in the middle layer (dermis) have broken. They most often occur during pregnancy, bodybuilding, extreme weight gain, occasionally puberty and are usually found on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, legs, and upper arms. Fresh stretch marks appear initially as red lines and then slowly fade to a pale white color over the course of several months. While it is possible to reduce and even eliminate the appearance of stretch marks, it is much easier to prevent them.

    Stretch marks (striae) pink, red or purple streaks on the skin may occur where skin is rapidly stretched. Stretch marks are most often associated with rapid weight gain and pregnancy. Unfortunately, there are very few effective treatments for stretch marks. The actual cause of stretch marks has not yet been determined so far. A reduction in collagen level in the skin affects the structure of the skin and may lead to occurrence of stretch marks. The pink color that shows in the initial stages points to rupturing of the small blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin.

    Before you contemplate splurging your hard-earned cash on the latest, most expensive creams or the newest advances in surgical procedures, there are some easy and helpful ways you can do in the comfort of your own home to treat stretch marks.

    If your stretch marks are not too faded or are relatively new, try using a loofah or body brush while bathing or showering and gently scrub the affected areas. Doing so would loosen and remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the stretch marks, leaving the new skin in your natural color beneath it.

    There are also countless oils and creams available over the counter which you could try. In some cases, these could help reduce the severity of your stretch marks. Remember though, that if you are expecting, it would be wise to ask your physician prior to starting the use of any oils and creams to get rid of stretch marks.

    Prescription creams are also available for the treatment of stretch marks. These may be very successful on mild stretch marks and may improve the appearance of deeper stretch marks as well. Retin-A cream is commonly used to reduce the redness in new stretch marks and may help prevent prominent scarring. However, Retin-A can only be used on newer stretch marks that are still red or pink, typically less than one year old.

    You may also opt to see your dermatologist to get an appropriate prescription cream such as Retin-A. A significant decrease in the size of stretch marks has been observed in patients who have participated in Retin-A studies.

    However, Retin-A should not be used to get rid of stretch marks by pregnant or lactating women, as there have not been a sufficient number of studies done to prove it could not adversely affect an unborn child.

    Laser surgery is by far the most definitive and permanent means of to get rid of stretch marks. Keep in mind that the type of lazer to be used would largely depend on the coloration of your stretch marks.

    There are certain expensive and difficult surgeries that will help to reduce the look of stretch marks. If they bother you that bad, then see a doctor about getting a microdermobrasion surgery to remove the marks. Lazer surgery is also an effective way to fight the awful looking things. These are extreme measures only for those who are serious about getting rid of skin problems.

    Generally, you should want to do something about your stretch marks because you want to and not because someone is pressuring you. If a lover or loved one is forcing you to do something about it, then consider a relationship change. It will be easier to get rid of that bum than it will be to get rid of the stretch marks.

    At-Home Options

    Many skin care experts say that keeping the skin soft and supple, not to mention well hydrated, can help ward off stretch marks, so be sure to drink lots of water (which is good for your skin in general). If you already have stretch marks and would like a way to cover them up, then you can use regular body makeup or you can buy specially formulated creams that work to remove stretch marks but are also tinted to help make them less visible.

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    Apr 02

    Stretch Mark Causes & Treatments

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    Stretch Mark Causes & Treatments

    For many of us the stretch marks are quite unsightly. Stretch marks are not harmful for the body but are considered unwanted by the conscious. Stretch marks, in most of the cases, occur across the skin when the exterior is stretched quickly due to weight gain, pregnancy, or fast weight loss. These marks generally begin as dark lines and then turn into lighter lines. Stretch marks can be eliminated or avoided with proper awareness of the causes that create them.

    Stretch marks are caused when your skin grows and doesn’t return to its normal shape. This stretching of the skin usually starts in the middle layer of the skin that is known as dermis. As this layer of skin stretches too much in one direction due to some reason which can be sudden weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy etc, a stretch mark appears on your body. In the beginning the stretch marks are red or purple in color and then in some cases fade over with time. The common areas where the stretch marks usually show up are the thighs, hips, breasts, shoulders and lower back. These are the areas, which are affected due to sudden weight gain or loss. The type of skin also plays an important part in getting stretch marks. Usually those with elastic skin are more likely to develop stretch marks that appear on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks.

    Although stretch marks cause no harm to the body, still are considered ugly and that is why people with stretch marks go in fro a variety of treatments for their removal. One such treatment for the removal of stretch marks is plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can offer permanent workable solution for the aforesaid problem. In plastic surgery certain portions of skin that contain the stretch marks are removed or simply cut off, and the remaining skin is pulled tight. This is how the stretch marks are removed giving you a stretch marks free skin. However, the plastic surgery is fine on some parts of the body, but not on others. To get the best solution for your stretch marks with the plastic surgery you need to consult a plastic surgeon. It is only after the consultation you can find if particular stretch marks on your body can be removed. The surgery is costly and hence doing it right for the first time is very essential.

    Another successful treatment in the removal of the stretch marks is micro-dermabrasion. This treatment is effective in the removal of the stretch marks without a trace. Still, the micro-dermabrasion has some limitations treating stretch marks. Micro-Dermabrasion consists of a scraping away of the skin with a specially fitted tool. The epidermal structure and the condition of the deeper dermis are safely improved through Micro-dermabrasion. Generally it is the medical sand blasting technique whereby microscopic particles abrade the treated skin. The micro-dermabrasion of stretch marks is a process of microscopic penetration and biological restitution. This process stimulates the formation of new collagen and elastin. You can have the best results if the micro-dermabrasion is regularly repeated in 6 to 10 sessions. Stretch marks will respond lesser to this treatment if they are already mature and white. If they are already mature they will still be disturbing and the best alternative is to resect the affected skin by means of body contouring surgery.

    Another sought after technique for the removal of stretch marks is the lazer treatment or surgery. Lazer surgery for stretch mark removal is comparatively recent and is known to be effective against stretch marks that are in early stages of development. However for mature stretch marks, the efficacy of lazer treatment is doubtful. This is because lazer pulsed light works best on dark brown or reddish marks.

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