Stretch marks are formed in the deeper layers of the skin. They are formed when the dermis (middle skin layer) is unable to maintain its shape and elasticity. This is usually caused by obesity, pregnancy and puberty. When the skin is overstretched, the connective fibers break, disrupting the proliferation of collagen.

Anyone that has been affected by stretch marks is a candidate for stretch mark removal. 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 Treatments

The best way to get rid of stretch marks is surgery. This procedure involves cutting away the areas that have 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 another surgical procedure that is effective. It's done by eliminating stretch marks with the help of a laser. This triggers new and healthier skin to grow and replace the old damaged skin. You need several laser treatment sessions to see results. It's a pretty safe procedure with mild to moderate side effects such as redness, stringing and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is one of our two non-surgical scar removal options. This treatment can be performed by professionals at a beauty spa or by you in the comfort of your home with a microdermabrasion cream. The procedure uses microcrystals to abrade and eliminate the very top layer of the skin. This technique stimulates healthier skin to replace the old. It also stimulates collagen and elastin to make your skin much stronger and 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. In order for it to work, you need to find a product that contains snail secretion. Snail serum in topical ointments trigger the proliferation of collagen and elastin to make your skin stronger. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.