Stretch Marks Treatment Alternatives

So what alternatives are there for the treatment of Stretch Marks?


The problem with stretch marks is that they occur under the skin, on the second layer of skin, which is called the dermis, and this is why it is so hard to remove them. When the collagen and elastin fibres collapse, the top layer of the skin sags and forms a valley due to the lack of sub structural support in the dermis layer.

There is no "Quick Fix" solution for the removal of Stretch Marks, but there are several approaches that can lessen the appearance of stretch mark scarring and certainly used in combination, can provide an excellent result.


Non-Surgical Alternative Stretch Mark Treatments
Cosmetic dermatologists and beauty consultants offer a variety of non-surgical alternatives for treating stretch marks. Popular and effective options include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and blue light therapy. These are good options for patients who want to avoid surgery, and they are generally less expensive than laser stretch mark removal. Like all non-surgical stretch mark treatments, these options are most effective on newer scars. Mature stretch marks may require the use of surgical techniques for total removal.

Microdermabrasion Treatment for Stretch Marks
Many people have reported great success with treating stretch marks using microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion was designed to treat areas of the epidermis, the top layer of your skin, only. Stretch mark damage occurs mainly in the middle layer of the skin, the dermis, but the epidermis is also affected. When stretch mark form, the collagen and elastin in the dermis break down and can't return to their normal structure, therefore leaving the stretch mark scar. The outer skin layer also stretches during the formation of stretch marks. It becomes more translucent and thin. While microdermabrasin was not designed to treat stretch marks in the dermis, it could very well have positive effects on healing the epidermal damage caused from stretch marks.

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical, non-invasive procedure that generally uses microcrystals to remove the outermost layer of dry, dead skin cells and reveal the underlying layer younger, healthier-looking skin. Microdermabrasion also encourages the production of a new underlying layer of skin cells with higher levels of collagen and elastin, which further improves your skin’s appearance. Microdermabrasion is much gentler than dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a more intensive procedure used to treat deeper lines, extreme sun damage, and scars such as acne and pox marks.

Basically, you could tremendously reduce the appearance of your stretch marks by undergoing many microdermabrasion treatments. As of now, there is no evidence to support the complete disappearance of stretch marks from using microdermabrasion. The evidence presented recently supports a great reduction in the overall appearance of stretch marks, especially newly formed red or purple ones. Microdermabrasion encourages new skin growth in the areas treated which leads to healthier, thicker skin.

Creams and Natural Alternative Treatments for Stretch Marks
There are lots of home remedy treatments espoursing a miracal cure for stretch marks, however, most of these don't work. I have seen reviews on anything from Peanut Butter to Preparation H (nomally used for treating Hemmorhoids). The truth is nothing can "cure" stretch marks bar physical surgery to remove the skin completely.



However, there is one product on the market, Stretta by Zenmed, that actually combines three approaches; removing the outer surface layer of old skin cells, stimulating regrowth of collagen and elastin in the dermis, followed by feeding and moisturising the new tissue.

Stretta can dramatically improve the appearance of stretch marks in a matter of weeks and the beauty of this is that it is an inexpensive treatment that can be implemented in the privacy of your own home.

So how does it work?
Stretta contains glycolic acid which acts as a mild resurfacing agent, removing the older skin cells and exposing the fresh layer underneath. The other active ingredient, centilica asiatica, a natural herb used in eastern medicine, is absorbed through this new layer and helps regrowth and restoration of the collagen and connective tissues. The centilica asiatica also assists in the production of Hyaluronic Acid which helps retain water in the dermis layer of the skin, thereby rehydrating the skin. The final phase is the moisturising and additional natural healing properties of the organic aloe vera, vitamin E and witch hazel to nourish and promote new skin growth.

It take a while for stretch marks to appear and therefore it is reasonable to expect that it will take a while for them to heal. Zenmed is so confident that you will see results from this product within 40 to 60 days that they offer a 100% money back guarantee!



Surgical Alternatives for the treatment of Stretch Marks
There are various surgical procedures that can help substantially with stretch marks. However, as with any surgery, there are always risks that the surgery could go wrong and potentially cause even worse problems and scarring, or other complications. The risks can be significantly reduced, however, if you make sure you seek the services of a qualified, experienced, medical professional.

Stretch Marks in Pregnancy

As discussed in our previous post stretch marks are a result of over stretching of the skin causing the collagen layer to be damaged. Pregnancy is one of the times in a womens life where she has absolutely no control over body expansion. As a result 75% to 90% of women get stretch marks during pregnancy.

Being the mother of two and having gone through this experience myself and seen my friends suffer, I found that most women feel embarrassed about these unsightly stretch marks.  However, as new mums we have very little time to ourselves so trips to expensive spa's and beauty salons are generally out of the question. 

I found a great way to reduce the appearence of stretch marks in the comfort and privacy of my own home by using the Zenmed Stretta Cream. This is a safe and natural product that stimulates the regrowth of collagen. Within a couple of weeks of using this product my stretch marks had faded significantly and by 6 weeks were virtually undetectable.

As new Mums we have a lot to cope with, not the least of which is trying to get our bodies back into shape. If you have stretch marks as a result of your pregnancy I suggest you check out Stretta, you can find more information on this product here at http://www.zenmed.com/  

What are Stretch Marks?

Lets get right to the point! Stretch marks are skin scars!

This is how our skin layers are structured, immediately under our outer skin layer is a layer called the "dermis". The dermis contains collagen and elastin fibres. Collagen is responsible for our skins elasticity. When our skin undergoes rapid growth, either growing up or growing out this layer is put under a lot of stress and the collagen fibres can break forming scars that we refer to as "Stretch Marks".

At some point in our lives we will all be suseptible to stretch mark scaring because we all experience growth spurts at some stage.

When stretch marks first appear they may show up as fine red through to thick purplish red lines in the affected area. Eventually, just like any scar they will fade over time and become a soft whitish line.

The question is "What can we do to prevent or reduce the severity of these stretch marks"?

Obviously keeping our skin well hydrated will help support the collegen fibres during these periods of rapid growth, so drinking plenty of water is of assistance. Also the use of hydrating cremes can also help. One of the best products I have found is a hydrating creme called Stretta. This creme is specifically designed to tackle the problem of stretch marks and the great part is that it contains all natural ingredience with the 2 main active ingredience being, glycolic acid and centilica asiatica.

With it's powerful glycolic acid, Stretta is able to penetrate deeply into stretch-marked skin where centilica asiatica restores collagen and connective tissues, leaving your skin clear and mark-free. The power of Zenmed's Stretta is it's balance of eastern wisdom and western technology, combining in the depths of your skin to perfect, renew, and give you a new confidence about your skin.