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Choose Stretch Marks Removal Treatments – Enjoy Beautiful Skin

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Today there are many treatments available for stretch marks removal – from lazer surgery to home remedies. However, when a treatment is available free of cost, why one should go for an expensive treatment. If this is the question in your mind then lets study the effects of various treatment for stretch marks.

What Are Stretch Marks?

Rapid expansion of skin due to pregnancy or weight gain gives birth to fine lines on the skin, which are referred as stretch marks. These stretch marks lines are red in beginning, then turn purple, and then gradually fade into silvery streaks, finally turning into white lines. They usually occur during pregnancy on breast, upper arms, thighs or buttocks i.e. parts where fat is stored.

Men and woman who put on a lot of weight or lose their weight in short span of time often see these ugly stretch marks in places mentioned above and look for the methods for stretch marks removal.

Causes For Stretch Marks

When the body is suddenly stretched, the outer layer of the skin remains unaffected but the middle layer becomes thinner with which the blood vessels under the skin becomes visible in the form of red lines. Later, these blood vessels contract and give silvery white color to stretch marks. As mentioned below there are various causes for the occurrence of stretch marks.

  • Weight Loss or Gain: Weight loss or gain is a common problem among all the women. Some reduce weight to look attractive while some gain weight due to pregnancy. In case one gains weight and wants to reduce it, then one should not go on a constant diet, but should try to lose weight slowly so that the skin does not gets strained.
  • Adolescent Growth: Growing age of boys and girls is another cause for stretch marks as during this puberty period they tend to grow very fast. Usually boys get stretch marks on shoulders and girls on breasts, thighs, and hips. You should be health conscious from the beginning of your life so that you never need to look for stretch marks removal treatments.
  • Pregnancy: Pregnancy is the most common cause of pregnancy stretch marks as 80% – 90% women face this problem. During pregnancy when you put on weight, the stomach is stretched and leading to stretched marks.
  • Athletes: Weight lifters and body builders want to build their muscles bulk in short span of time which again results in ugly stretch marks.

    Treatment For Removing Stretch Marks

    Today there are various creams and lotions available in market for pregnancy stretch marks removal. These lotions for stretch marks prove to be a cheap way of getting rid of a huge problem. These lotions include moisturizing creams that contains Vitamin A or Vitamin E. Continuous massage of the affected areas with these lotions can remove stretch marks to a great extent. Further, creams containing Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs), Tretinoin or Retin-A also help. Though these creams do not completely remove stretch marks, they help lighten the lines largely.

    Beside lotions, there is another effective way of stretch marks removal and it is the lazer treatment of stretch marks. It is recommended that the lazer surgery should be carried out only when the marks are red as the lazer rays cannot detect the marks that have faded or turned white. No doubt, Lazer treatment for stretch marks is the most expensive option to choose as it requires number of treatment sessions.

    Pregnancy stretch marks are natural and preventive. They are not harmful at all. Therefore, one should study and think a lot before opting for a particular solution for stretch marks removal.

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    • Aug 26

    Stretch Marks: Prevention And Treatment During Pregnancy

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    More than half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Otherwise known as striae gravidarum, stretch marks look like streaks on the surface of the skin, and may be vary in color depending on your natural skin color. Most lighter skinned women develop pinkish stretch marks, whereas darker skinned women tend to have stretch marks that are lighter than the surrounding skin.

    Most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen during pregnancy, however it is also common to get stretch marks on the buttocks, hips, breasts and thighs. In some cases up to 90 percent of women have stretch marks on some part of their body as a result of pregnancy.

    What Causes Stretch Marks?

    Stretch marks form when your skin is stretched rapidly as happens during pregnancy. Most women develop stretch marks during the later trimesters of pregnancy though some women start to develop them as soon as their bellies start growing.

    Stretch marks are actually small tears that form in the tissue that supports the skin and helps it stretch. Stretch marks represent the tearing or separation of collagen from the skin when tearing occurs. Stretch marks are not harmful or painful and usually fade over time.

    Who Gets Stretch Marks

    Many women believe that using lotions and creams help prevent stretch marks. Realistically speaking however, the number of stretch marks you get depends on how elastic your skin is. The elasticity of your skin usually relates to your genetic make up. The best thing you can do is find out if your mother got bad stretch marks during pregnancy. If she did, you are probably more prone to stretch marks than other women.

    Keep in mind the more weight you gain during pregnancy the more likely you are to have stretch marks. Normally the skin is elastic and capable of stretching quite a bit, however for some women the changes that occur during pregnancy are very drastic. These rapid fluctuations of weight and skin stretching can result in stretch marks.

    Women with multiples are more likely to get stretch marks because their bellies usually grow much larger than women with single pregnancies. Other women likely to develop stretch marks include women who gain a lot of weight quickly during their pregnancy and women who carry big babies.

    Here are some other factors that may contribute to your susceptibility to stretch marks:

    * If you developed stretch marks before (like on your breasts during puberty) you are more likely to get stretch marks while pregnant.

    * If you had stretch marks during another pregnancy you will usually get them again.

    * If you are overweight or gain more weight than recommended you are more likely to get stretch marks.

    * The better hydrated and well nourished you are the less likely you are to develop serious stretch marks.

    Stretch Mark Prevention

    Most women believe that they can prevent stretch marks by using creams and lotions. There are many formulations on the market today that claim to help prevent stretch marks. Some of these may help moisturize your skin and reduce itching. They may help reduce some stretch marks however there are no scientific studies that support this.

    You probably know at least one parent however that swears by cocoa butter or some other formulation to prevent stretch marks. If nothing else rubbing these creams into your belly provides your unborn baby with a light and comforting massage. They may also give you peace of mind knowing you did everything possible to prevent stretch marks.

    The best thing you can do to minimize stretch marks aside from using any creams or moisturizers you select is gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy. Doctors recommend most women gain between 25 and 34 pounds. Gaining much more than this can cause you to develop more stretch marks.

    Removing Stretch Marks

    Most women worry about stretch marks after they have their baby. Fortunately most stretch marks do fade with time. Usually after 12 moths postpartum most stretch marks are light and less noticeable. Their texture may remain different from the surrounding skin however. Many women notice their stretch marks fading into whitish lines that are minimally noticeable.

    Some women have very severe stretch marks that impact their self esteem after pregnancy. There are many treatments available for women that want to improve the appearance of their stretch marks.

    If your stretch marks are particularly bad, you may consult with your doctor or a dermatologist. Some topical treatments such as tretinoin cream can help reduce stretch marks. These creams must be used after pregnancy however, because they can cause defects in your unborn baby.

    Most of the topical treatments available should be used shortly after delivery, before they start to fade. The more time that passes between the delivery and use of cream, the less likely they are to be effective.

    If you are breastfeeding it is important you consult with your doctor before using any stretch mark treatments. Some treatments may impact your milk supply or pass through the breast milk to your baby.

    Most of the creams available to reduce stretch marks do not help relieve the sagging skin that also accompanies childbirth. There are some newer treatments including lazer treatments however that may improve the skins elasticity and help reduce stretch marks. Some women also consider plastic surgery after they are done having children. A tummy tuck can help hide some stretch marks and reduce sagging skin.

    Most women are able to joyfully overlook stretch marks when they consider the miracle of life they bring into the world. For the most the small annoyance even the worst stretch marks bring are well worth the joys of bringing a newborn baby into the world. Do what you can during pregnancy to maintain an appropriate weight and try not to worry too much about stretch marks. Many women wear them with pride, a war wound or badge of honor related to their pregnancy. Why not wear them with pride?

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    Jul 11

    Can Stretch Marks Go Away After Giving Birth?

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    Many would be mothers ask, can stretch marks go away after giving birth? But answering this question is not an easy task. Stretch marks are actually scars. As we all know, scars are difficult to get rid of. If this is the case, then do stretch marks go away?

    How Do I Get Stretch Marks?

    Stretch marks appear as small indented streaks on the skin. They develop when the skin is pulled by rapid stretching. When the skin is overstretched, the production of collagen is interrupted. Once the creation of the protein that strengthens the tissues of your skin is decreased, stretch marks start to form because the tissues of your skin can easily break.

    Millions of pregnant women get bothered by stretch marks. These often appear on the abdomen because the belly is rapidly stretching. This happens at the later stages of the pregnancy because the baby is now growing bigger. Some women also get scars on their thighs, hips, buttocks, and breasts. If this occurs during pregnancy, can stretch marks go away after you’ve given birth? The answer to this question is yes.

    Stretch marks do fade away after a while. These scars start out as pink, purple or dark brown. Over time they fade and their color turns silver or white. Now you ask the second question, do stretch marks go away for good? The answer to this is that they never totally disappear.

    How Do I Get Rid Of Stretch Marks?

    Many creams and lotions in the market claim that they do make stretch marks go away. However, only a few of them are effective. If you want to be sure that your stretch marks will be removed in its entirety, you may need to visit a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

    The many types of methods that they can possibly use to cure can range from major surgery to microdermabrasion. Some surgeons will also suggest lazer surgery as a treatment option. This technique has been gaining popularity because a lazer beam is used to burn off the top layer of scarring skin. The good thing about this treatment is that you will suffer only minimal pain without the risk of bleeding.

    The methods used by doctors are effective yet they can be very expensive. And because this is a cosmetic procedure, your health insurance plan will not cover it for you and you will have to pay out of your own pocket.

    A more practical way to make can stretch marks go away is by using sunless tanning treatments. Regular tanning or tanning beds don’t work well. The reason behind this is that stretch marks are less likely to tan and the ultraviolet rays can do more harm than good to your skin. If you use tanning lotions and sprays, these will help you cover up your marks.

    There are also body makeup that match your skin tone and some are water-resistant, so you can use these products as cover-ups to make it look like that you have already found the answer to the burning question “do stretch marks go away”?

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    Feb 17

    Stretch Marks

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    What is a stretch mark? A stretch mark is depression the streaks the skin and is caused by tears in the elasticity of the skin tissues. They may be pink, reddish brown, very dark brown, or in between colors. The colors of stretch marks depend on the color of the skin. Usually they will fade with time, but not totally disappear. Woman or men with darker skin, it is harder to tell and it may appear very faint.

    Anyone can get stretch marks and even men. Woman and men will get stretch marks when they gain or lose weight quickly. The more you gain and lose the more marks that will probably show on your body. All woman get stretch marks during a pregnancy. It happens usually in the later stages because the belly is more rapidly growing. Some woman will get stretch marks on their hips, thighs, abdomen, back, and buttocks. Because the mothers breasts will swell during pregnancy, it is common to get stretch marks around the bust area.

    Everyone can get stretch marks. Sometimes it is from the loss or extreme gain of weight. It all depends on how elastic your skin is. Your elasticity lies in the genes. If your mother or sister has stretch marks caused from a pregnancy or other reasons, it is most likely that you will too. The reason why pregnant woman get stretch marks are because of the weight gain, carrying more than one child, or you have excess amniotic fluid.

    There is nothing that you can do to prevent stretch marks. Some tips to prevent stretch marks during a pregnancy are to keep your skin moisturized, gain only the recommended amount of weight, and try to gain the weight slowly. Although they will fade, stretch marks take away that smooth feeling of the skin. It is best to try to prevent them during a pregnancy, but theres not much you can do.

    A lazer can remove stretch marks, but this can be costly and is considered cosmetic surgery. If your stretch marks bother you, you may want to talk to a dermatologist and ask if there is any creams that will help them fade more quickly. A dermatologist cannot help the texture of skin that is caused by the stretch marks.

    Stretch marks can be embarrassing, but everyone will get some at some point in their lives. Its only natural for humans to gain and lose weight so stretch marks seem only cosmetic surgery too. As long as the skin is kept moisturized, the skin shouldnt develop stretch marks. However, there is not guarantee that they wont appear. There is really nothing anyone can do to prevent stretch marks and they are on the body for life, though they will fade to be hardly noticeable.

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    Nov 01

    So You’ve Got Stretch Marks

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    Stretch marks commence as raised reddish lines on the skin. Then they turn purple, before eventually fading into flat silvery streaks. The medical technical name for this type of scar is a stria. When the skin is stretched over a short period of time is when stretch marks occur such as during pregnancy. Three layers made up the components of our skin, the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous (inner layer), where fatty tissue is kept. The layer which keeps the skin firm and supported is the dermis. Supplying the skin with nutrients through blood cells and containing nerves to give us feeling are also jobs of the dermis. Stretch marks happen in the dermis.

    The skin is able to stretch by the dermis layer as it is made up of strong fibres connected to each other. These small fibres become thinner and less elastic over time and eventually some of them can break. Where the fibres break and the skin is thinner, areas of stretch marks appear. Stretch marks look reddish in colour as they in areas where the skin is stretched thinly and blood vessels show through.
    Although they usually begin as red lines the colour of stretch marks can vary depending on the colour of your skin and can be anywhere from pink, reddish brown, or dark brown. The lines then usually change to purple, before gradually flattening out. The lines get flatter and fade usually to a shade lighter than your own skin tone. It may take many years to reach this point however.
    Stretch marks can show up anywhere on the body where the skin has been stretched. They are more likely to appear however on parts of the bosy where fat is stored such as abdomen, breasts, upper arms, thighs and buttocks. People who put on a lot of weight in a short period of time often will notice stretch marks in these places.
    Stretch marks aren’t harmful and thus there is usually no need to consult your GP about them. But, if a stretch mark is unsightly and they are making you miserable, it is worth seeing your GP to discuss treatment options. There is no one specific treatment for stretch marks. Majority of stretch marks fade over time and are usually not that noticeable. However, if you have many stretch marks, if they affect a large space on your body, or if you are worried they look ugly, the following treatments may help.
    Before they are very pronounced, stretch marks can regulary be helped with over-the-counter moisturising treatments, particularly those with vitamin E or vitamin A. Try using a cream containing alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) as this may help. These creams may help to improve the look of stretch marks in the short term although clinical studies have not proven that they can prevent them. Furthermore by using these types of treatments you will keep the skin supple, and the action of rubbing in the cream will encourage better circulation and this is all good news to help stretch marks.

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    Jul 04

    Stretch Marks Remedies and Removal

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    Stretch marks are lines on the skin that start off as raised red lines. They then turn purple, before slowly fading into flat silvery streaks. The medical name for this type of mark is stria. Stretch marks happen when the skin is stretched a lot over a short period of time, such as during pregnancy.

    Stretch marks can also occur from prolonged use of oral or topical corticosteroids. They are also a feature of the disease Cushing’s syndrome, where increased adrenal cortical activity i.e. excessive circulating cortisol is implicated in their development. However, different people are affected by stretch marks differently and the severity and development of lesions appear to depend greatly on individual factors. Once again, this suggests a genetic component.

    Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks. Stretch marks often appear on the breast and abdomen during pregnancy. The reason is partly hormonal. During pregnancy, hormones have the job of softening the collagen ligaments of the pelvis, so that the tissues can stretch easily during childbirth. Unfortunately, the skin collagen softens as well, allowing stretch marks to form easily.

    The true cause of stretch marks is hormones. That’s right, hormonal influences are the cause. How can I support this fact? Well, when people gain weight, our hormones are produced and metabolized by fat cells. Hormones resemble fat and cholesterol, so when we gain and lose weight it affects the hormones in our body, and also the hormones in our skin.

    At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that may appear indented and have a different texture from the surrounding skin. Fortunately, stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time. But the fact that stretch marks usually fade and become less noticeable over time can be little consolation if you plan to spend most of your summer in a bathing suit.

    So pregnant women are the most obvious candidates for stretch marks, but the next groups at risk are teenagers undergoing growth spurts during adolescence and women who have put on a lot of weight rapidly. Pregnant women start to develop marks on the abdomen during the second half of pregnancy as the skin stretches to accomodate the growing baby. However, besides the abdomen, stretch marks commonly occur on the hips, breasts and buttocks due to either gaining or losing weight in these areas.

    Regardless of their causes, all stretch marks follow a natural course of progression. Active lesions are the early lesions that consist mainly of fine elastic fibers. As the stretch marks age, the fibers become thicker and there is a decrease in the thickness of the dermal layer of the skin.

    Some recent research has tried to link stretch mark formation to a group of steroids called glucocorticoids. The most common glucocorticoid is cortisol. Research has proven that with elevated levels of cortisol in your body, your body tends to gain weight. This is because when your body senses that it is under stress, it releases more cortisol. Things that can cause your body to stress include not only your normal every day work and life stresses, but also pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts, and weightlifting. Improper nutrition, excessive caffeine intake and smoking are additional causes of body stress.

    Creams containing vitamin E are often recommended, and in the Caribbean cocoa butter is used to remove scars with varying levels of success. Creams are available from the pharmacist or health and beauty shops.

    Cosmetic surgery to remove stretch marks is available. However, this can be uncomfortable and is usually expensive. There’s no guarantee that it will solve the problem either.

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