Types Of Stretch Mark Removal
Stretch marks are most usually the result of pregnancy, and stretch mark removal should start early. The marks develop when skin is stretched beyond its level of elasticity. Prevention or lessening of the development of the marks can be done by applying creams starting early in the pregnancy.
Creams rich in collagen (to build new skin cells), elastin (helps skin maintain its elasticity) and Vitamin E are excellent for removal of these marks. If used while pregnant, creams should be checked for safe use during pregnancy. These same types of creams can be used for stretch mark removal after the pregnancy is over.
They should be used on the abdomen and can be used on the breasts if stretch marks are present there as well. Apply regularly and liberally until the body returns to its pre-pregnancy shape and/or until stretch marks are no longer visible. At present there are numerous brands of stretch mark removal cream on the market.
One alternative technique for removal if creams do not work is to try laser light therapy. This therapy isn’t totally effective in stretch mark removal. What it does is darken the skin in the area of the stretch marks, so that it blends with the normal looking skin around it.
This laser therapy, in addition to stretch mark blending, also increases the production of collagen in the skin and improves skin elasticity. However this procedure is painful and very expensive, so it is not the best method for some people.
One other technique used by many women is microdermabrasion. In this technique a crystalline product is sprayed on the skin and dead skin cells are suctioned off. The deeper the pressure of the spray, the deeper into the epidermis this penetrates.
For stretch mark removal as opposed to simple skin rejuvenation for which this procedure was originally developed, many repetitions of the procedure will be required and probably in sessions of up to 2 hours. All of these techniques can be used for stretch mark removal, so it is important to find the technique or treatment that works the best.



