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. We are affected by this during rapid weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy or puberty. This makes our skin to overstretch in a short period of time. This causes the connective fibers to break, disrupting the production of collagen.

Anyone that has been affected by stretch marks is a candidate for stretch mark removal. Treatment will depend upon your spending budget and the time you are willing to spend on getting rid of your marks. Another factor to consider is how much pain you are willing to deal with as most options have side effects and recovery time.

Scar Removal Options

Surgery is the best way to get rid of stretch marks. It involves getting rid of areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. People that opt for surgery mostly see it as a last resort. It's for people who have very severe stretchmarks. 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. Several laser treatment sessions are needed to see results. It's considered to be a quite safe procedure with mild to moderate side effects. Side effects include redness, stinging 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. This removal treatment uses abrading microcrystals to get rid of the top layer of your skin. This stimulates healthier skin to replace the old one and stimulates collagen and elastin production to make your skin more resilient. After a few weeks of using microdermabrasion, you'll start seeing remarkable improvements in your skin. The best part of using this treatment is that it is pain-free and inexpensive.

Natural products are also used to effectively treat 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. These creams use a special ingredient: snail secretion. This ingredient acts by stimulating collagen and elastin levels in your skin to make it stronger and more resilient. It also acts by dissolving scar tissue to lessen the appearance of stretch marks.