Stretch Marks

Stretch marks treatment can take many forms including ointments and creams, laser treatments, and dermabrasion, but it is important to take into consideration the fact that stretch marks occur due to severe damage deep within the skin's tissues, therefore, it is often difficult if not impossible to completely repair them. Some treatments can reduce their appearance, but sometimes there is nothing that can be done to make them completely disappear from the skin.

Many people who have stretch marks want to know get rid of stretch marks, and can stretch marks go away. Ointments and stretch mark cream can reduce the appearance of the stretch marks over time. Some of these creams can make the skin feel more firm and supple. Ingredients such as Shea Butter, Cocoa butter, and Vitamin E can help both treat and prevent Stretch marks, and creams can soothe the skin. Prescription creams that contain Retin-A can have some effect on the deeper stretch marks, but it must be applied when they are still newly formed and still have a pinkish, reddish appearance.

Belly stretch marks caused by pregnancy or other rapid weight gain should be treated as early as possible and prevented if at all possible by the use of creams and ointments during early pregnancy, or by managing weight gain.

Laser surgery for stretch marks has been effective in stretch mark removal actually removes the top layer of skin allowing the bodies healing mechanisms to kick start and begin to produce new skin and collagen to firm up and smooth out the skin's appearance. Laser treatments have been effective for some people, but even lasers do not work for everyone, so removing stretch marks is not always possible.

Some home remedies stretch marks include things like:

• Eliminating the use of certain drugs and medications that can cause or make stretch marks worse
  
• Using exfoliating creams and stimulating the skin
  
• Special lotions to help resurface the skin
  
• Massaging with cod liver oil or flaxseed oil
  
• Eating a well-balanced diet to prevent weight gain, which can cause stretch marks
  
• Drinking lots of water to keep the skin properly hydrated
  

As you can see, stretch mark treatment can take many forms but not all of them are as effective as others. It makes sense to sit down and talk candidly to your doctor about stretch mark removal in Texas and get well-informed advice about how to handle your stretch marks, and what the best remedy is for your case taking into account your skin type, your age, how long you have had the scars and other contributing factors. Your doctor will give you the best advice on how to proceed.