Stretch Marks Treatment

We’ve talked a lot about the prevention and unsightliness of stretch marks on this site, however we have not yet discussed the ways in which you can treat stretch marks which are already present. Of course, because stretch marks are such a prevalent issue for both men and women of all races and ethnicities around the world, the issues has been near the top of the “treatment” schedule for manufacturers for a long time.

As such, there are a number of products now available to consumers which can partially or completely remove stretch marks – even stubborn ones – within a reasonable period of time.

Let’s take a look at the market for stretch mark treatments, and see if we can decide on one which is the best.

Skin Renewal Boosters

If you’ve read the “prevention” section of this site, we noted that you can use skin renewal boosters to help prevent stretch marks from forming. You’ll be pleased to know that these types of products can also be used to treat existing stretch marks. The method of action is still very much the same.

1. Stretch marks appear on the skin
2. A renewal booster promotes skin turnover rates to accelerate
3. Old skin and stretch marks are gradually eliminated as skin renews constantly

Many people have had excellent results with skin renewal boosters when it comes to treating stretch marks. Essentially, if you use them for long enough, stretch marks will disappear in a matter of time.

However, despite some people’s best efforts, skin renewal boosters have been unable to help them when it comes to stretch marks. Simply, the stretch mark is too great of an issue to be solved simply by renewing the rate of skin. If this is the case, perhaps a more potent and comprehensive therapy is needed.

Light Therapy and UV Rays

They say that going out in the sun is one of the worst things you can do for your skin. This is quite frankly true. However, one of the exceptions when it comes to this is stretch marks. Amazingly, the sun is actually able to provide a huge amount of benefit to those with stretch marks – as long as the correct rays are used.

Specialist skin clinics now have lasers and machines which can effectively remove stretch marks without the need for topical creams and lotions to be applied. These are usually time effective, and don’t require you to take any time off work.

Additionally, because you are being treated with a filtered light, you are not having any nasty or dangerous rays absorbed in through your skin. This again helps to maximise the treatment benefits, without any shocking or dangerous side effects.