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. This is usually caused by obesity, pregnancy and 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.

The good news is that stretch mark removal is possible. 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 for Stretch Marks

Surgery is the most effective way of getting rid of stretch marks. It consists of cutting away the areas where you have stretch marks. People that opt for surgery are usually individuals with severe stretch marks on their belly. Stretch marks removal can be achieved with surgery, but this is an expensive treatment. It is also invasive, painful and requires long recovery time.

Laser treatment is also a surgical approach to eliminate stretch marks. It involves using a laser to eliminate stretch marks. This triggers new and healthier skin to grow and 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. It can be done at a beauty spa or 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 technique stimulates healthier skin to replace the old. It also stimulates collagen and elastin to make your skin much stronger and resilient. If you use microdermabrasion once a week, you'll soon start noticing some remarkable improvements in your skin. Microdermabrasion is inexpensive and most importantly pain-free.

Natural products are also used to deal with stretch marks. This treatment takes longer to see results, but results are permanent. In order for it to work, you have to find a skin cream that contains snail serum. Snail serum in topical ointments trigger the proliferation of collagen and elastin to make your skin stronger. Moreover, it acts by dissolving scar tissue to improve the appearance and feel of your skin.