Cris Peck <p>Those who have stretch marks on their skin due to any reason definitely want to remove stretch marks as quickly as possible, as these marks don’t look good at all on the skin. </p> <p>First, let’s understand how these marks appear. These are actually a form of scarring of the skin which occurs because of the tearing of the dermis. The dermis gets torn when the skin is stretched rapidly, which happens mostly during pregnancy or the rapid growth period of puberty. Sometimes, these appear when there is a rapid growth of the muscles. </p> <p>Appearance Of <a href="http://www.divas-blog.com/category/stretch-mark-cream-reviews">Stretch Marks</a> </p> <p>These marks first appear as purple or pink lines, but with time, they fade in color and remain on the skin as light colored marks. The most common places for appearance of stretch marks are abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, upper arms and back. During the process of stretching of the skin, the elastic fiber of the skin is damaged. The elastic fiber is the single most difficult thing to repair, thus the marks do not heal on their own. </p> <p>There are many creams and lotions available in the market which claim to reduce stretch marks, but not much has been proven clinically whether these creams are actually effective or not. If you are pregnant, it is better to get a cream or lotion that’s been recommended by the doctor. These preventive lotions may work effectively to prevent stretch marks before they make an appearance. </p> <p>One of the easiest ways to remove stretch marks is to drink lots of water as that would keep you hydrated. Caffeine can increase the risk of getting stretch marks. Make sure that your food is rich in zinc, vitamin A and C and proteins, these are good for the skin. For this, eat lots of nuts, carrots, citrus fruits etc. </p> <p>Surgical And Medical Procedures</p> <p>Many surgical procedures are also available to remove stretch marks like laser treatments, dermabrasion, retinols etc. In Dermabrasion, which is used to get rid stretch marks, the skin is frozen and then a special instrument is used to sand the skin. The abrasive action improves skin contour, which helps in removal of stretch marks. </p> <p>Chemical peels are also used to remove stretch marks. In this procedure, a chemical is applied on the skin. This forms blisters on the skin, eventually the skin peels off and a new layer of akin appears which is scar-free and smooth. This procedure is done by expert dermatologists, under a controlled environment. </p> <p>Fractional laser treatment for removal of stretch marks is a very effective method. A series of laser treatment is done in this process which tends to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by at least 20-40%. This is used mostly for removal of white marks. For red stretch marks, pulse-dye laser treatment is supposed to be the best. It induces collagen modeling which makes the skin appear smoother. </p> <p>Some dermatologists refer surgery to remove stretch marks, but the general opinion on this matter is that a surgical treatment is not a very good option for treatment of stretch marks. There may be some side effects which may leave your skin appearing worse. Thus, it is important that you get adjusted to the idea that stretch marls cannot be completely removed from your skin. They can be controlled, prevented to a certain extent, and reduced to a degree, thus giving your skin a much better appearance. </p> 48 2008-12-16T00:32:15-05:00 14 how-to-remove-stretch-marks Cris Peck www.divas-blog.com 2008-12-16T00:32:15-05:00