Pregnancy Stretch Marks Treatment - The Brighter Side
By Apurva Jain
The thought of pregnancy stretch marks may be a frightening one but the brighter side is that there are numerous stretch marks treatments available for stretch marks. When the skin is stretched beyond its capacity due to pregnancy, puberty, sudden weight gain, strenuous exercising it does not bounce back to its original shape, stretch marks appear.
Cheer up; there are several treatments available for minimizing of stretch marks but complete stretch mark removal is not possible. Hence as far as pregnancy stretch marks are concerned remember prevention is better than cure. Before deciding on a suitable option for stretch mark treatment do consult your practitioner as he will be the right person to diagnose the correct treatment after checking your medical history and the medicines you are currently taking because some steroids and hormones may also cause stretch marks.
Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure involving a controlled wearing away of the upper layers of the skin by laser or mechanical means. This procedure smoothen the skin and helps in removal of stretch marks.
Chemical peel is another surgical method which may be suitable for fair skinned and light haired people. It is the application of chemical agents on the skin to aid in rejuvenating the skin and causing the scars to fade away.
Laser treatment for stretch marks: Laser treatment has advanced in recent years and the cost and pain involved has come down significantly. Cosmetic lasers are a new advanced treatment for stretch marks. Traditional treatments like lotions and creams do not stimulate new collagen growth but laser does and also fills the marks from the bottom up. The procedure is that the laser energy gets stored in the affected dermis layer and stimulates the growth of new collagen. The new collagen grows and fills the stretch marks from below.
Lotions and creams: There are several over the counter stretch mark treatments available. You may consult your health care specialist to suggest some lotions or creams to apply before your stomach starts growing.
Diet and exercise: talk about home remedy for stretch marks then this is the top one. Eat healthy, less fatty food and drink lots of water that helps keep the skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Drink fresh fruit juices and water, but avoid too much of caffeinated tea or coffee as they may enhance your chances of developing stretch marks.
Stretch marks may result from a poor diet so make sure to consume foods that are good for the skin like zinc rich foods like nuts or fish, foods rich in vitamin A, C and D and protein rich foods like eggs, soya beans etc.
Before going in for any stretch mark treatment, any lotion, cream or probably different diet, a lifestyle change do not forget to consult your physician. In spite of all the information you may get from reliable sources she is the best person who knows your medical history so act wisely always.
Removal of stretch marks is not a big issue now days, but still there are some limitations. Check with your family doctor about your medical history and get all the information about the various stretch marks treatments available, before making any decision about any treatment. Visit Pregnancy Stretch Marks to know about different stretch marks treatment options available in the market.
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