Skin Strecth Marks Removal

Both men and women, all ages, can develop stretch marks. This is usually the result of either gaining or losing a large amount of weight, in a yo-yo type fashion. Do you find you’re facing stretch marks on your arms, legs, or stomach areas? We have already reviewed 3 ways of removing stretch marks in part 1 of this series so let’s review 3 more ways now.

Stretch Mark Creams

You will find many different stretch mark remedies available over the counter. The intention of these creams is to increase the circulation to the skin and also stimulate the skin’s turnover in order to heal and reduce the stretch marks. When searching for the right cream try to find some that offer before and after photos along with clinical studies so you can be sure they actually work. The ingredients in these creams help stimulate the skin cell renewal so your skin can regenerate and reduce the stretch marks. You can also apply the cream to areas as a form of prevention for future potential stretch marks.

Endermologie

This stretch mark treatment is actually a machine that was developed in France. This reduction method combines rollers and a gentle suction. The machine massages your stretch marks in a deep fashion, which then increases the circulation and removes any built up toxins remaining in the connective tissue. Endermologie treatments are often performed two times a week, at $50-$70 for each treatment, just until there is noticeable improvement. This can take up to 12 weeks. Once there is improvement a maintenance schedule will be set in order to keep the improvements from slacking.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are made from AHA’s, also known as alpha hydroxyl acids. These acids remove the outer layer of skin cells in order to stimulate healthier cells underneath to grow. You will see better skin texture and color with the new growth of the skin along with skin flexibility improvement. You might experience some redness once the chemical peel is finished but it really depends on your skin’s sensitivity. You might have to have more than just one treatment in order to see any results.

Diet and Exercise

Diet and exercise are very important but often overlooked. The main point of this is to detoxify the system and encourage skin cell recovery. You will have to consume 8 glasses of water each day because with the proper hydration your skin will be left supple and decrease the risk of future stretch marks. You should also eliminate or at least reduce your caffeine intake because it’s a toxin to your skin and can promote your body to become dehydrated. Lastly, you should eat plenty of foods that are full of antioxidants and low GI because these encourage healthy skin.

And there you have it.

Now you are aware of many options to help reduce stretch marks. These options can range anywhere from choosing a healthy lifestyle to stretch mark creams to cosmetic procedures. So decide which option best suits you and try to improve the stretch marks.

A popular myth is none other than the one that says you must be pregnant in order to get stretch marks. While pregnancy is certainly a reason for getting them, there are many other reasons that will cause them as well. Let’s review some of those reasons and causes. Stretch marks are very common but many people aren’t comfortable talking about it.

There are several different reasons for stretch marks including pregnancy, adolescents experiencing natural growth, and rapid weight gain or loss. Another interesting fact is that people who experience depression could also be more likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks can be the result of an improper amount of required nutrients. They can also e the result to environmental changes or even physical conditions. You might be surprised to learn that certain medications can cause stretch marks as well. So now you see that pregnancy isn’t the only reason for developing stretch marks.

Pregnancy will usually create stretch marks on the stomach and the around or on the breasts and this is because of the dramatic increase in weight gain. The breasts swell while you’re pregnant which rapidly stretches the skin and it cannot develop correctly. Usually the stretch marks develop on the areas where there is a lot of fatty tissue like the upper arms, stomach, thighs, and yes, breasts.

Your brain is sending the wrong information to your skin therefore it doesn’t get the proper amounts of collagen and elastin production, resulting in stretch marks. Collagen and elastin are what create the connective tissue of your skin so when it cannot produce properly the stretch marks occur.

Women aren’t the only ones who suffer from stretch marks. Both men and women can develop stretch marks in all sizes, of all ages, without your surroundings or ethnicity making a difference. Stretch marks can unfortunately affect anybody.

You might not have known that stretch marks aren’t on the surface of your skin. They actually begin deep in the skin tissue and will work their way to the surface eventually. You might feel they appear overnight but they really don’t.

Stretch marks can easily go unnoticed because there is no irritation when it occurs and no pain. When stretch marks are in the beginning stages they usually are pinkish, which is the result of the micro blood vessels breaking and bleeding. As your stretch marks get older they usually end up with a whitish silvery color. They can also cover large areas of your body.

The best prevention and defense is using specifically designed products to treat the stretch marks. One excellent choice is Vitamin E as it helps reduce the appearance of the stretch marks. You can also moisturize the marks to help reduce their appearance. You will find many products available on the market that help decrease the appearance of those stretch marks and you might also consider laser therapy as an option as well.

And there you have it.

Now you are aware of what are causing those stretch marks. While you may not be able to completely stop the stretch marks from developing you can definitely use one of the several products to help decrease their appearance.