Stretch marks are scars that are formed deep within the skin. These ugly marks are formed when the dermis is unable to keep its elasticity and shape. This normally happens during puberty, pregnancy or when we gain or lose weight at a rapid pace. When the skin is overstretched, the connective fibers break, disrupting the proliferation of collagen.

Anyone that has been affected by stretch marks is a candidate for stretch mark removal. Treatment will depend upon your spending budget and the time you are willing to spend on getting rid of your marks. Pain is another factor, as most treatments for stretch marks require downtime or several invasive scar removal sessions.

Scar Removal Options

Surgery is the most effective way of getting rid of stretch marks. It involves getting rid of areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. People that opt for surgery are usually individuals with severe stretch marks on their belly. Stretch marks removal can be achieved with surgery, but this is an expensive treatment. It is also invasive, painful and requires long recovery time.

Laser treatment is another surgical procedure that is effective. It involves using a laser to get rid of the areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. This will cause healthier skin to replace the old damaged skin. For laser treatment to be effective, several sessions are needed. Laser treatment is quite safe and has mild to moderate side effects. Some of the most common side effects are stinging, redness and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical option for people that don't want to undergo an invasive treatment. This treatment can be performed by professionals at a beauty spa or by you in the comfort of your home with a microdermabrasion cream. This removal option uses microcrystals to eliminate the very top layer of your skin. This technique stimulates healthier skin to replace the old. It also stimulates collagen and elastin to make your skin much stronger and resilient. If you use microdermabrasion once a week, you'll soon start noticing some remarkable improvements in your skin. Microdermabrasion is inexpensive and most importantly pain-free.

Natural products are also used to deal with stretch marks. This is probably the most inexpensive method to get rid of marks but it's also the treatment that takes the most time. Nevertheless, let's just mention that it's still effective. These creams use a special ingredient: snail secretion. This ingredient is very beneficial because it stimulates collagen and elastin production to make the skin stronger. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.