Stretch Mark Removal Fight Back Against Stretch Marks
Laser stretch mark removal
There is no love lost when it comes to stretch marks, these tiny (or large) scars are something that nobody likes, and everyone wants to be rid of. The trouble is it’s not that easy to do. Ridding yourself of stretchmark’s is something that can only be done a handful of ways, and even these ways do not erase them completely. If you have had it with stretch marks, and have tried every cream and oil on the market, you may think you have to turn to the big guns, laser stretch mark removal.
Laser stretch mark removal is a little more intense then a cream or oil, it can also have some great results when it all goes right. The first thing that people should know when going in for laser stretch mark removal treatment is nothing is 100% assured to remove these marks. These stretch marks are deep within the skin, they are not a topical issue, and may never 100% cured. These stretch marks occur gradually over time, or all at one during weight gain/loss, pregnancy or muscle building. Stretch marks will start as pink or red marks and slowly turn into silver. Once they are silver they are quite a bit harder to remove. In fact many doctors say a cream or oil is your best bet once they scars have turned silver.
Do I need this done?
The process of laser stretch mark removal is not a one time deal; it is process of several different treatments. The laser will promote the growth of new collagen around the damaged areas, there is even tiny little breakages put under the skin to promote healing in the area. As the new collagen comes to the surface it will thicken and plumpen the skin, this makes the stretch makes less noticeable. The depth of the mark is lessened by the collagen and they are less noticeable to the naked eye.
When you get stretch marks for any reason it is always best to treat them as soon as you can. The longer you have them the less likely it is that they can be fixed. Most laser treatments work best on stretch marks that are less than one year old. After that is gets harder and harder to treat them. Laser stretch mark removal is also quite pricy, when compared to oils and creams. That being said, creams can be quite pricy and need to be used for a longer amount of time, which can make then very pricy in the end as well.
There is no way to know how well laser stretch mark treatment will work on you, there is also no way to know if the marks you have will last a lifetime. Some stretch marks will fade over time, which others will not. It depends on the location of the marks and how they are treated after the event. Laser stretch mark removal is always changing, the lasers they use and the way that they treat the skin is always advancing, giving hope to those who are still looking for an easy way out of stretch marks.
Stretch marks can be hard to treat because of the location of them within the skin. If you can penetrate the skin soon enough you will be able to notice a difference. The creams and oils that help with stretch marks area little more helpful when it comes to older scars on the skin. Laser stretch mark removal has a success rate of 25-50% which is not to bad considering most people think stretch marks are a forever thing.
Choose what works for you
Between laser removal, creams and oils you should be able to find what works for you. And you should be able to lessen the look of your stretch marks. If you have limited funds, or would prefer not to have laser treatments there are creams that are just as, if not more effective. And although the laser procedure has come quite a long way, there is still quite a long way to go.
Stretch marks are a fact of life, a way to mark where you have been, and what you have accomplished. Laser removal is only one of the many options you have for reducing the look and feel of stretch marks anywhere on your body. Find out what works for you, and use it.
