Find Relief From Stretch Marks Using Microdermabrasion

Unless you’re extremely lucky, most women who have been through a pregnancy will experience some degree of stretch marks. So just what are these, why do they happen to good people, and how do you make them go away?

There are really no simple answers short of extensive cosmetic surgery; however, microdermabrasion may be able to help rejuvenate and smooth out your skin, leaving it looking healthier and more even. Here are some of the answers to your pressing questions about such scars and potential treatments.

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks are actually scars that are caused by the stretching and tearing of the inner layer of skin called the dermis. They most commonly develop after the skin has been traumatized and there is no support to hold the collagen together. This can happen during pregnancy, most commonly on the stomach, where rapid weight gain causes the skin to extend beyond its limits, damaging its elasticity. It also commonly occurs during puberty when the body goes through growth spurts and the skin has to expand to accommodate, or other periods of weight gain or muscle growth. Both young and old people can acquire such marks.

What do they look like and how to remove them?

Stretch marks look like streaky red or white-silvery lines, often clustered in groups in a specific area such as the hips, thighs, or stomach. They can vary in intensity and visibility by individual and skin tone.

The only proven and the most effective way to permanently remove the body of stretch marks is through excision, which is never done on the scars alone, but is rather the result of another surgery such as a tummy tuck or an arm lift. During these cosmetic procedures excess skin, which is usually the sagging excess that developed these marks, is cut away and the remaining is sewn tightly back into place, leaving the area virtually free from these lines.

However, for those looking to address them without seeking another form of surgery, there are some treatments that may help reduce the appearance. While opinions on this vary by individual and doctors, many people have found that it improves the overall appearance of the skin.

This is a form of skin treatment that helps exfoliate the topmost layers of skin to reveal the healthy, unblemished skin cells that lie beneath, leaving you more refreshed and youthful. During the procedure, an aesthetician uses a wand with a rotating disc attached to it. The disc is made of gritty material, similar to the texture of a sandpaper, that helps gently scrub away the superficial layers of skin. The process involves minimal discomfort and can be used on many different skin types.

How can microdermabrasion help remove post-pregnancy stretch marks?

Many women are interested in this non-invasive and safe procedure to help reduce the appearance of post-pregnancy stretch marks. While microdermabrasion cannot completely eliminate stretch marks, some find that it greatly lessens their appearance, making them not as noticeable. Repeat visits may enable the ability to reach the deeper layers of skin and help eliminate the blemishes that lie within.