Sep 14 2007
Stretch Marks
Maybe you have tried some of the traditional ways of treating stretch marks. You have tried using cocoa butter, vitamin E, and Retin-A, but none of them has done the trick. Now, you want to try a treatment that promises more dramatic results.
If topical treatments aren’t working for you, there are other options. These three cosmetic procedures have proven to drastically diminish the depth and appearance of stretch marks.
Microdermabrasion Might be one Solution
During a microdermabrasion treatment, dead skin cells, including skin with color imperfections, are removed from the surface of the skin. The result is stretch marks that are smoother and less visible. And the entire procedure takes less than an hour.
Not only is microdermabrasion a fast procedure, there is also no downtime. You can leave the doctor’s office and continue on with your daily routine. However, you might need several treatments to get the results you want.
The Benefits of Laser Scar Reduction
Laser scar reduction, also called laser scar removal, is a treatment that can dramatically reduce the appearance of scars by as much as 50 to 80 percent.
During this treatment, a laser is run across the scars, and removes the top layer of skin. A new layer of skin is revealed and, as this newly revealed skin layer heals and regenerates, patients find that their stretch marks aren’t as deep, and the skin has returned to more of a natural color. So stretch marks are less visible and noticeable.
A Chemical Peel Is another Option
A chemical peel can both reduce or eliminate the skin discolorations associated with stretch marks, and make the scars less deep and visible.
During a chemical peel, a product that contains some type of acid is painted onto the area. The procedure removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, and also stimulates the generation of new, healthy skin cells.
A chemical peel will help return discolored skin to a more natural color. It will also make stretch marks shallower and less visible.
Recovery time for a chemical peel varies. After a light peel, you can get back to your daily routine within a few hours. After a medium peel, your doctor might suggest you stay home and rest for about a week. And, after a deep peel, recovery time will last for at least two weeks.
If you are looking for the best way of treating stretch marks, there are many options. After considering them all, you might decide that either microdermabrasion, laser scar reduction, or a chemical peel is the right option for you.
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