Treatments for Stretch Marks Removal

Our skin is one of the most amazing parts of our body. It has the ability to recover, refresh, expand and contract. While the skin itself is strong and elastic in nature, the supporting tissue gets easily damaged by any fluctuation of body weight.

When the middle layer of the skin gets stretched too quickly, some of its collagen fibers can break. This results in the appearance of the tell-tale reddish-purplish marks on the skin that occur as the underlying blood vessels rise closes to the surface of the skin and show through. This is called stretch marks. Most women suffer from this problem during pregnancy or periods of abrupt weight change. The good news is that with the advent of remedial measures in science, this issue can easily be taken care of. Some of the ways to treat stretch marks have been explained as below:

Retin A: One of the treatments found effective in managing stretch marks. Retin A gets into the layer of the skin and helps in rebuilding the collagen fiber which helps in reducing the signs of stretch marks. However, this can be harmful for pregnant ladies and women who are still nursing their children. This is why it should be used upon the advice of your doctor only.

Laser Therapy: Laser therapy is a fairly new treatment but is showing good results. It is a therapy which appears to be effective in the reduction of stretch marks. Good results can also be achieved by employing Pulsed Dye Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light. A plastic, cosmetic, or skin surgeon would perform these treatments.

Platelet rich plasma with ultrasound: Another effective method of reducing stretch marks is Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRP therapy has gained admiration in the industry as a way to revive skin and upsurge collagen production instantly. PRP therapy uses PRP taken from the patient's own blood immediately before the procedure.

Apart from this there are several home remedies available that might act slow but give effective results if used over a period of time. The best part about using home remedies is that they are affordable, convenient to use and rarely if at all have any side effects.