Stretch marks are scars that are formed deep within the skin. They are formed when the dermis (middle skin layer) is unable to maintain its shape and elasticity. This normally happens during puberty, pregnancy or when we gain or lose weight at a rapid pace. This makes our skin to overstretch in a short period of time. This causes the connective fibers to break, disrupting the production of collagen.

The good news is that stretch mark removal is possible. Deciding on what treatment is ideal for you will depend upon the time and money you're willing to spend. Pain is another factor, as most treatments for stretch marks require downtime or several invasive scar removal sessions.

Scar Removal for Stretch Marks

Surgery is the best way to get rid of stretch marks. It involves getting rid of areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. People that opt for surgery mostly see it as a last resort. It's for people who have very severe stretchmarks. Like mentioned, this is the most effective way to get rid of stretchmarks. Nevertheless, this method is invasive, requires a lot of downtime and it's very expensive.

Laser treatment is also a surgical approach to eliminate stretch marks. It involves using a laser to get rid of the areas where you've been affected by stretch marks. This will trigger healthier skin to grow and replace the damaged skin. You need several laser treatment sessions to see results. It's a pretty safe procedure with mild to moderate side effects such as redness, stringing and peeling.

Microdermabrasion is one of our two non-surgical scar removal options. It can be performed at a spa or beautician's office or at home with a microdermabrasion cream. This removal option uses microcrystals to eliminate the very top layer of your skin. This stimulates healthier skin to replace the old one and stimulates collagen and elastin production to make your skin more resilient. After a few weeks of using microdermabrasion, you'll start seeing remarkable improvements in your skin. Microdermabrasion is inexpensive and most importantly pain-free.

There are also natural products that are able to deal with stretch marks. Natural products take longer to act, but the results are permanent. These creams use a special ingredient: snail secretion. Snail serum in topical ointments trigger the proliferation of collagen and elastin to make your skin stronger. It also has the ability to dissolve scar tissue to improve texture and appearance of you skin.