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Unsightly lesions or lines on skin that has a shiny appearance are called stretch marks. Stretch marks can be commonly found on hips, arms, thighs, breasts, abdomen, arms, waist and buttocks. Stretch marks occur due to stretching of skin which is a direct result of fluctuations in weight, growing taller or special conditions like pregnancy. Studies have revealed that stretch marks can also be caused due to hormonal changes and rapid weight loss. Medical conditions like Cushing's syndrome may also cause stretch marks.
Although women are more prone to develop stretch marks but men can get stretch marks as well. With increase in weight or height, the skin stretches losing its elasticity. Connective tissue that is present just below the surface of skin expands eventually getting torned. This leaves behind the appearance of discolorations and fine lines. Some other visible symptoms of stretch marks include pink, red or purple streaks along with bulging out lines. Medically stretch marks are called striae atrophicae.
Complete removal of stretch marks is not likely but there are a number of treatment option's that can significantly reduce appearance of stretch marks. However stretch mark treatments can bestow remarkable results if they are used prior to appearance of stretch marks. Bodybuilders, pregnant women and other people at risk of developing stretch marks must use stretch marks prevention treatments.
Stretch Marks Treatments
With some people, stretch marks may fade naturally but in reality they never disappear. Some stretch marks treatments have been discussed below:
Microdermabrasion
This is a method of removing dead cells from the epidermis exposing a newer, better and undamaged surface of skin. Microdermabrasion is commonly used to remove wrinkles and lines from face. The same process can be used to effectively fade the stretch marks. The procedure is not only economical, it is also painless. However, a series of microdermabrasion treatments may be required to see good results.
Laser Treatment
Laser treatment causes the skin to regenerate because of which stretch marks significantly disappear. In general, with help of laser treatment, you can improve the skin texture, fade unsightly color and allow skin to tone. Factually, laser stretch marks treatment is one of the most preferred an effective methods of stretch marks removal. Depending on how much area has been affected, a series of treatment may be required. Although laser treatment for stretch marks is costlier than microdermabrasion but it is a much cheaper option than plastic surgery.
Surgery for Stretch Marks
Plastic surgery is not only the most effective and fastest way of removing stretch marks, upon completion; it leaves no signs of lesions or unsightly marks. However the process requires downtime and it can only be performed on certain areas of the body. In addition, it is a painful process and the recovery may also take time.
Stretch Mark Creams
A number of topical solutions and over-the-counter creams are available to treat stretch marks but it is the slowest treatment available. However, stretch marks creams are also the cheapest options and they can improve the skin texture and considerably decrease appearance of stretch marks if they're used for a long time. While purchasing stretch marks cream you must purchase those that contain Retin-A and alpha-hydroxy acids.
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