Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Options Available for Stretch Mark Removal


Stretch marks are kind of skin scarring that arises from pregnancy, obesity and puberty. It can also be associated with rapid increase of weight achieved through bodybuilding or any other similar physical activity. Among the various sources of stretch marks, pregnancy related stretch marks are most widely seen. They are usually found on the abdomen, breasts, thighs or buttocks. Despite its large scale of occurrence, many women feel ashamed of their stretch marks.

There are both natural and medical treatments for pregnancy stretch marks. You have to choose a treatment method that suits you and your baby. Another thing to remember is that, dieting is not going to do any good as far as stretch marks are concerned. You have to supply your body with a natural, healthy diet that is rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

You can also depend on the various oils and creams that are available to get rid of your stretch marks. The com-pounds get absorbed much easily into the skin if you are opting for cream-type treatments. With cream-type treatments, the adjoining tissues and cells will get nourished as well. Cocoa butter cream or other natural vitamin E creams can enhance the flexibility of your skin. Vitamin A or AHAs creams boost cell regeneration.

Cocoa butter included creams are considered perfect for the complete disappearance of stretch marks. Creams having wheat germ oil, lavender oil, olive oil and lanolin as one of their ingredients are also found to be effective in the removal of stretch marks. Out of the stretch marks removal oils, Vitamin E oil can be used to keep stretch marks away during pregnancy. These stretch marks creams and oils maintains the firmness of your during pregnancy.

Surgical methods have proved to be extremely efficient in the treatment of stretch marks. Dermabrasion is one surgical method that has gained wide spread popularity as a cure for stretch marks. There also a handful of state of the art laser treatments, which have been highly potent in the removal of stretch marks.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

This is real useful info..cud b useful for li'l marks beyond my biceps!!

idiot elango said...

its a really nice topic, coz lot of people are into body building these days, so stretchg mark removal will help people lie us.