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When people mention about stretch marks, their first thoughts are pregnancy, obesity, and body building. They develop due to the over stretching of the skin and then start thinking that how to remove stretch marks? They are a type of scarring with a silvery white hue. They usually form in the dermis. This is elastic middle layer that keeps the shape of the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body. Once they are developed, they are permanent as the affected area cannot be restored to its original form.
At first, stretch marks appear to be in reddish or purplish lines. If you take a closer look, they look like indented. They create different textures on the skin. As most people want to remove the stretch marks, skin care companies market various kinds of creams and lotions which claim to address these skin problems. However, most of them are not effective and not cheap. If you see doctors, oftentimes they will suggest surgery. Tummy tuck is one the common surgeries for stretch marks that developed below the abdomen. This procedure involves the removal of the skin below the navel.
Simple steps on how to remove stretch marks
· If you massage your body regularly with coconut and almond oil, it will keep stretch marks away.
· Consult a doctor to start with a daily dose of Vitamin E capsules. Vitamin E is believed to improve stretch marks. Or, add a couple of vitamin E capsules to your body massage oil.
· It is believed that smearing the area with egg white and letting it dry before washing off with ice cold water regularly can help in getting rid of stretch marks completely.
· Rub Vitamin E on your stretch marks often.
· Use other creams if you prefer. Good examples include cocoa butter, mederma cream; Retin A cream (but only if you\'re not pregnant); Vitamins A, E, or K; caster oil; laser surgery, in extreme cases; and thiosinaminum, which is a chemical extracted from mustard seed oil.
· Rub one of these products on your stretch marks daily.
Some other ways to remove stretch mark
Depending on the severity and location of the scar tissue, exfoliation may be helpful.
Removing layers of dead skin and unveiling soft, fresh skin can help minimize the appearance of stretch marks. You can use oatmeal or baking soda to make your own preparations, or choose from the many scented, specially prepared formulas available. Be sure to apply plenty of moisturizer to keep the skin soft and hydrated after exfoliation.
Different types of creams and lotions promise to improve the texture of the skin and make stretch marks less noticeable. Many will provide some relief, but certain preparations are meant for use only on newer scars. Using these preparations on severe stretch marks or those more than a year old, may not show marked improvement. Read the labels carefully to determine which products are best for you.
For severe stretch marks, skin peels or laser treatments may be necessary. They can be somewhat expensive, and they can cause minor to moderate pain. These methods cannot actually repair torn fibers in the skin, but they are reported to dramatically improve the appearance of stretch marks for many people.
Currently there is no way to actually repair damaged skin fibers, so one alternative to get rid of stretch marks is to remove them. This requires cosmetic surgery. During surgery, the skin is cut away; though in some instances, doctors cannot remove all of the damage. An added benefit of cosmetic surgery is the ability to pull the remaining skin taut. This will also improve the appearance of stretch marks.
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