Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Today there are many treatments available for stretch marks removal - from laser surgery to home remedies. However, when a treatment is available free of cost, why one should go for an expensive treatment.

Stretch marks are caused by the rapid expansion of skin due to pregnancy or weight gain gives birth to fine lines on the skin, which are referred as stretching marks. These lines are red in beginning, then turn purple, and then gradually fade into silvery streaks, finally turning into white lines. They usually occur during pregnancy on breast, upper arms, thighs or buttocks i.e. parts where fat is stored. Men and woman who put on a lot of weight or lose their weight in short span of time often see these ugly lines in places mentioned above and look for the methods for stretch marks removal.

Today there are various creams and lotions available in market for pregnancy stretch marks removal. These lotions prove to be a cheap way of getting rid of a huge problem. These lotions include moisturizing creams that contains Vitamin A or Vitamin E. Continuous massage of the affected areas with these lotions can remove these linings to a great extent. Further, creams containing Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs), Tretinoin or Retin-A also help. Though these creams do not completely remove, they help lighten the lines largely.

Beside lotions, there is another effective way of removing these marks and it is the laser treatment. It is recommended that the laser surgery should be carried out only when the marks are red as the laser rays cannot detect the marks that have faded or turned white. No doubt, Laser treatment for stretch marks is the most expensive option to choose as it requires number of treatment sessions.