Best Option for Stretch Mark Removal
Stretch marks are definitely not the beauty mark of choice but are often the easiest to achieve. The best way to get rid of stretch marks would be to prevent them but we all know that most people don’t do preventative medicine but look for answers after they obtain the problem. And that is often the case with stretch marks. We get them during rapid growth spurts during puberty, rapid weight gain, rapid bodybuilding, and the number one cause for women, pregnancy.Now that they are here you are trying to figure out how to show them the door. Some are just looking for a sure remedy while others may be thinking about what chemicals they are putting in or on their body. There are many methods that claim to get rid of your stretch marks which include creams and oils, laser treatment, and microdermabrasion. However, the method to choose can be hard.Below are some basic descriptions of each method to help you choose the right option for you.
There are many creams and oils out there but the number one thing to think about when shopping for one is making sure it is not saturated with water.The more water a cream has the less it will penetrate into the skin, which will decrease its effectiveness on deep stretch marks. Also, watch out for cocoa butter claims.Cocoa butter is a great peventative cream but is not the best option for existing stretch marks. Like water based creams it is unable to penetrate deep enough into your skin to do repairing of skin tissue.Emu oil, elastin, and collagen are some of the ingredients that make up the most effective stretch mark creams as these ingredients penetrate the skin deeply for improved skin repair.These creams work on both old and new, deep and surface stretch marks.The timetable for visible results varies heavliy but creams are safer, considerably cheaper, and easier to use than other methods of removal.
**For those of you attempting to get rid of pregnancy stretch marks it is important for you to know that stretch mark creams that contain Tretinion or Retin-A are NOT RECOMMENDED for breastfeeding mothers. There is not enough reliable information regarding the amount of Retin-A that is excreted in breast milk or its effect on the nursing baby.**
Laser treatment
Laser treatment uses a laser to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. The procedure is expensive since you are paying a clinic and doctor for their services. The results of laser treatment are questionable as people have been getting a variety of results from an actual decrease in the appearance of stretch marks to a darkening of or additional scarring appearance of the stretch marks.
Microdermabrasion
This process uses tiny rough grains that buff the surface of the skin but at the same time help stimulate collagen production in the deeper tissues.Multiple treatments are required to get results and results vary greatly just as with laser treatment. This process is also expensive.
After evaluating these methods you can see that the best method to start with is stretch mark creams.To get the best results though make sure the cream is not water based and includes the necessary ingredients for deep penetrations. If you still have trouble reducing or minimizing the appearance of your stretch marks you should look into the other options.
Author: Sara Brown
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