How to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks: so many of us have them and yet can never seem to get rid of them. You can’t wear distinct clothes for terror that someone will notice the marks and fabricate some sort of rude comment. You feel self-conscious because they make you feel as if they will be the only thing people will notice about you. Basically they make you feel repulsive compared to the pictures you stare in magazines of models and celebrities who look as if they are flawless.
For those of you that may not know, stretch marks can not only occur during pregnancies, but also from drastic weight gain and/or weight loss. Also many people get stretch marks during puberty when their bodies are going through weight gain and/or growth spurts. There is a debate on whether or not stretch marks are hereditary, but most people agree that the main reason behind stretch marks is that there may not be enough elasticity in the skin which causes marks to appear on certain people and not on others. Whatever the reasons may be the ones who actually have them want them to go away or at least not be quite as noticeable. Here are a few ways to help reduce the appearance and help prevent future stretch marks.
Moisturize
Many people will agree that one of the best ways to abet prevent stretch marks is moisturize. Lotions and creams that have cocoa butter, Vitamin A, Vitamin, E, Vitamin C, shea butter, and using some type of oil like jojoba oil is said to help chop the appearance of stretch marks. Some products recommended are Palmers cocoa butter or bio oil, but there are many more lotions and creams that can help prevent and/or reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Stay Healthy
Anyone will tell you that the best way to help your skin is have a healthy balanced diet and drink lots of water. Eating foods like fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. are a marvelous way to help getting your skin healthier. Also losing weight steadily or maintaining weight is also a great way to prevent stretch marks and reduce the appearance of ones you may have. Losing weight too fast will cause you to get stretch marks instead or reducing them.
Treatments
I guess you can say that this is the “last resort” sort of thing if none of the above works for you or you are not pleased with the results. Doing treatments is probably the best chance of you getting rid of stretch marks completely, but even then it is still no guarantee. Here are a few treatments that aid reduce and/or get rid of stretch marks:
Laser Surgery: Probably the most expensive out of all the treatments, it is supposed to be one of the most effective ways to secure rid of stretch marks. There are different laser treatments you can choose from so consult your doctor/dermatologist to figure which one is the best for you.
Chemical peels: One of the cheaper treatments, chemical peels can attend produce healthier skin and get rid of stretch marks. It may be a little painful and you may need to go and get another peel a few months later to get better results. Some experts argue that it may cause more scarring instead of less so consult your doctor/dermatologist to see if this is the best option for you.
Microdermabrasion: A non-surgical treatment that helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks by “sand blasting” your skin with crystals that helps your skin rejuvenate faster than it will normally do. A painless procedure with little side effects that you can also do at home, but will not work as well compared to getting it done at spas or cosmetic centers. Consult your dermatologist to see if this procedure is right for you.
Cosmetic Surgery: Surgeries, such as a tummy tuck, that involves removal of skin can wait on get rid of stretch marks. These are usually done with the worst type of scars or marks that objective won’t go away.
Again, these may not completely get rid of those marks, but it may unbiased be what you need to show off your body a little more. There could be hundreds of ways that can help prevent and reduce stretch marks, but there is no guarantee that one product will work for everyone. It may just work for one person, but may not work for another. Even if there isn’t a product that promises to get rid of them once and for all it is still worth trying some of these products/procedures. There is nothing wrong with trying to gain back your self-confidence and feel better about yourself overall.
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