Stretch marks are scars that are formed deep within the skin. These ugly marks are formed when the dermis is unable to keep its elasticity and shape. We are affected by this during rapid weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy or puberty. This makes our skin to overstretch in a short period of time. This causes the connective fibers to break, disrupting the production of collagen.

The good news is that stretch mark removal is possible. The treatment you chose will depend upon the time and money you're willing to spend on your scar removal options. Pain is another factor, as most treatments for stretch marks require downtime or several invasive scar removal sessions.

Scar Removal for Stretch Marks

Surgery is the most effective way of getting rid of stretch marks. It involves getting rid of areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. Most people that opt for surgery are dealing with severe stretch marks on their belly and they see surgery as their last resort. Surgical stretch mark removal is very expensive, invasive and requires plenty of downtime. This is why most people seek for alternative treatments.

Laser treatment is also considered a surgical procedure that's effective at getting rid of stretch marks. It involves using a laser to get rid of the areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. This will trigger healthier skin to grow and replace the damaged skin. Several laser treatment sessions are needed to see results. It's considered to be a quite safe procedure with mild to moderate side effects. Side effects include redness, stinging and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical option for people that don't want to undergo an invasive treatment. It can be performed at a spa or beautician's office or at home with a microdermabrasion cream. This removal treatment uses abrading microcrystals to get rid of the top layer of your skin. This stimulates healthier skin to replace the old one and stimulates collagen and elastin production to make your skin more resilient. If you use microdermabrasion once a week, you'll soon start noticing some remarkable improvements in your skin. Microdermabrasion is inexpensive and most importantly pain-free.

There are also natural products that are able to deal with stretch marks. Natural products take longer to act, but the results are permanent. These creams use a special ingredient: snail secretion. This ingredient acts by stimulating collagen and elastin levels in your skin to make it stronger and more resilient. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.