Skincare Tips: Have you noticed some scars that run like streaks of veins in your body? They are called stretch marks. Although it may feel unnatural to have those marks on the body, they are natural and everybody has them. These are generally present in the areas of the body like, the stomach, arms, buttocks, and breasts among others. Although these scars are permanent there are a few ways of getting rid of them.
What causes stretch marks?
Stretch marks happen when the body goes through physical changes of weight gain or loss. When the body gains or loses weight, the skin around the area also tightens or loosens accordingly, leaving stretch marks. These are especially common among pregnant women.
How to get rid of stretch marks?
Stretch marks are not like acne or rash on the skin that just goes away over time, these tend to be more stubborn and require patience and care to be rid of them completely. However, there are a few procedures you can do to reduce the appearance of stretch marks drastically.
Laser resurfacing
This procedure targets the outermost layer of the skin by exposing it to infrared light beams. This directly targets the stretch mark tissue, boosting the collagen level in the skin. This helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Dermabrasion
This method is a type of surgery where a special tool made of crystals is used to scrape away the topmost layer of the skin. Therefore, the stretch marks get scraped away, resulting in even skin. This is also used for fine lines, hyperpigmentation and to get rid of tattoos.
Microneedling
Microneedling is the process where a lot of tiny needles are poked into the skin, giving the body a shock effect. This makes the body produce collagen that heals the stretch marks.
How to get rid of stretch marks at home
Like any other scarring on the body, stretch marks can also be reduced by incorporating a few steps in your skincare.
Retinol
several retinol can help heal scars such as tretinoin cream. These generate collagen production on the skin which helps reduce the scarring. However, it is important to not over-apply tretinoin on the skin as it can cause severe irritation on the skin. therefore, these need to be prescribed by a dermatologist
Vitamin E
stretch marks can get more severe when exposed to dryness. Therefore, vitamin is a great way of nourishing the skin that helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks. A skin oil with vitamin E is a good option.
Hydration
It is important to stay hydrated. This not only improves the overall quality of the skin but also keeps stretch marks at bay.
In conclusion, it may be difficult to get rid of stretch marks completely, but it is possible to reduce the appearance of them over time. Moreover, it is important to be patient as it is not an overnight process.
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