Understanding and Refining Stretch Marks: Treatment Options & Expectations

Stretch marks can be caused by pregnancy, rapid growth or weight gain. Once you have stretch marks there really is no way to repair the skin completely. However, there are a few treatment options that can refine how they look.

Instructions

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  Evaluate your stretch marks before you select a treatment method. New stretch marks are going to be pink or red, while older stretch marks are going to be silvery.

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  Consider a stretch mark treatment cream. Stretch marks are not going to magically disappear if you use a cream treatment, but they will soften and fade. When shopping for a stretch mark treatment cream look for collagen, elastin, pro-retinol and anti-oxidants.

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  Consider your surgical options. The only way to permanently remove stretch marks from your body is to have them surgically removed. Even with this process you will still probably have a few remaining stretch marks.

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  Learn more about non-surgical treatment options for stretch marks. Chemexfoliation and Derma-peels are both non-surgical options for reducing the severity of your stretch marks. These treatments will not completely remove your stretch marks but they will soften and fade them.