Stretch Mark Removers To Fade Away Your Stretch Marks

Is there an ideal stretch mark remover that will work for all stretch mark sufferers?  Not really.  However, there are a multitude of stretch mark removal methods that are utilized with varying levels of effectiveness.  A growing number of these tend to favor the natural approach while others involve a more radical approach, such as cosmetic surgery.  Removing stretch marks may be an involved procedure and require considerable time, depending on the removal procedure selected, with the price tag ranging from about $30 to over $100 for an effective stretch mark creme to $1,000’s for cosmetic surgery or laser treatments.  

Which cure works most effectively for you will be dependent upon the age of your stretch marks, your type of skin, and budgetary constraints.  Here is a summary of the most popular ways to remove stretch marks:

Be Smart and Hydrate Yourself

Comsume just as much or more water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Drink significant amounts of water (at least 2 litres on a daily basis) - not soda or juices - because it assists your skin in staying flexible. If coffee or tea is your “cup of tea”, drink three litres of water a day.

Take Skin Supportive Supplements

Vitamin E is a critically essential vitamin to take if you are pregnant to minimize stretch marks. Also, a cream containing Vitamin D will assist in the prevention of stretch marks. But, because Vitamin E by itself won’t work because of the large size of their molecule; lanolin, which has smaller molecules, can be utilized to receive the ingredients past the top layer of skin and help with skin elasticity.  If you have existing stretch marks, Vitamin E is thought to improve them by lessening their appearance.  

Stretch Mark Products

Creams and lotions for stretch marks will not totally remove stretch marks, but will generally fade their appearance to the point where the affected skin blends with the surrounding healthy skin.  There are many stretch mark cremes and oils that have been specifically designed to mantain your skin taut and firm during pregnancy and actually help prevent stretch marks from starting.  The creams and lotions that enter the skin in the deeper layers will provide longer-lasting moisture that is essential to healthy skin. These stretch mark removal creams are generally recommended for evening applications to achieve the best results.

Surgical Alternatives

Surgical procedures are generally the most expensive of the stretch mark removal methods, though repeated laser treatments can result in similar costs.  The truth is that surgical methods are considered to be the most effective and conventional method in ridding oneself of stretch marks. This procedure generally involves the removal of areas of skin where the stretch marks have developed.  The second type of surgical treatment that can aid in removing stretch marks is laser surgery. This type of procedure is minimally invasive and does not involve scarring or incisions.

The treatment of stretch marks and scarring with lasers is claimed to stimulate collagen production under the skin as the dermal skin layer absorbs the laser light, which in theory fills out the skin and aiding to return pigment to the scarred area. But, there is still disagreement within the health care industry regarding laser use to treat scars and stretch marks.  Even now, many medical practitioners and plastic surgeons believe that lasers can’t successfully treat stretch mark damaged skin.

In summary, the stretch mark remover procedures detailed above are all proven to work to different degrees, depending on the person’s skin type, stretch mark age, and available budget.  The least pricey of the stretch mark removal techniques are the creams and lotions, which fade existing stretch marks and allow them to blend in with the surrounding skin.  This technique is one of the easiest treatments and should be considered first — you may just be very pleased with the results while saving your hard-earned dollars!