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Stretch Mark Surgery

sergio123101 | Dec 14, 2011 |

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Stretch Mark Surgery - Is It Really An Effective Way To Treat Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, also called striae, are actually tears in the dermis that occur when the skin gets stretched beyond it ability to adapt. These small dermal cracks usually appear during periods of rapid growth, like adolescence, pregnancy or even weight gain and muscle gain. The body tries to heal the tears by secreting new collagen, which is similar to what happens during the formation of scars.

There are several options available to treat stretch marks. One of them is stretch mark surgery, which can involve:

Other Types of Surgery

Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty: a tummy tuck is a good option if you just had a baby and you are dealing with a lot of loose skin. The tummy tuck will remove the loose skin and the stretch marks that appear on this particular area of the body. Of course, this method would be effective only if your stretch marks are located on the stomach area. Also, keep in mind that surgery always involves the risk of scarring, so you may end up replacing your stretch marks with a big scar.

Laser surgery: there are many fractionated lasers available that may have some potential to reduce the severity of stretch marks, because they can promote the synthesis of healthy collagen. The problem is that you will probably have to undergo many laser surgery sessions before you see any results and each session may cost about $1000.

Chemical peels: a chemical peel involves applying acids and chemicals on the afflicted areas, in an attempt to remodel the skin. Chemical peels are a less invasive method to treat stretch marks, but unfortunately they are only minimally effective.

As you can see, stretch mark surgery is an expensive method that has questionable results. A better option would be to try using a stretch mark cream or natural remedies. There are several creams and serums on the market that can help you treat this condition, if you use them consistently. The best stretch mark cream should necessarily contain emollients that can soften the skin and aloe vera, which is a powerful healing agent.