How to diminish stretch marks due to obesity?

Posted on January 17, 2008 in Latest News

Stretch marks caused by obesity really leave ugly marks and really hamper the aesthetic part of women. So every woman searches for the ways to cure these ugly looking stretch marks. Below you will find some methods by which you can get rid of these stretch marks.

To every modern woman, stretch mark is an irksome thing. As a consequence, most of the women always keep on searching the ways to diminish the stretch marks.

The common misconception is that they form due to obesity, pregnancy, quick weight gains, or during growth spurts. While these all can be external factors, stretch marks actually form when these external factor affect the production f collagen.

What are stretch marks?

Stretch marks are commonly caused by obesity, puberty and pregnancy. Stretch marks are actually scars found in the lower layers of the skin. They can first appear as reddish lines but they tend to diminish and appear as white lines on the skin.

However, medically they can appear anywhere on the body, they tend more to show up in areas where more fats are reserved. Although, stretch mark is not considered as a health risk but it really damages your aesthetic beauty.

Home remedies to remove stretch marks

Stretch marks can be easily cured if it’s in a mild stage. For that you need to use some effective home remedies.

• Always take balanced diet. Try to consume good amounts of seeds and nuts that contain zinc prevent stretch marks.
• Indulge yourself into a regular workout program to keep your skin amenable and free from toxins. Consult with a health professional.
• Apply aloe vera gel, cod liver oil, or vitamin E oil to affected areas to help the healing process. Massage the affected area gently.
• Drink plenty of water. It helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin and thus prevents the stretch mark.
• Exfoliate by scrubbing with a wet washcloth. Mix 1/2 teaspoon each of cod liver oil, olive oil, and aloe vera gel. Apply it to areas prone to stretch marks.

Treatment of Stretch Marks

If the home remedies don’t seem to be very useful to you , then you can go for some advanced treatment after consulting your physician. Various kinds of treatments are presently available to reduce the stretch marks including laser treatments, dermabrasion, and prescription retinoid.

Dermabrasion or chemical peel may be used to remove unwanted stretch marks, and there are new advances in laser surgeries. Topical retinoid therapy, chemical peels and pulse dye laser therapy also removes stretch marks. Here are some easy steps to cure stretch marks.

• The first step to cure stretch mark is prevention. These marks can be easily prevented by using good stretch mark lotions and moisturizing creams. It can be beneficial, since they can provide elasticity to the skin to make it less likely to tear.
• TriLastin SR is a stretch mark removal formula made up of peptides, proteins, anti-oxidants and humectants to give fast visible changes in stretch marks. The cream reduces both the depth and length of the scar tissue by actually filling in the stretch marks.
• Laser therapy and massage therapy are two well-liked methods used to decrease stretch marks, and are both non-invasive procedures that don’t require any recovery time.
• If all of the above mentioned methods don’t work then you have only one option left. The last option is surgery, which must be performed by a licensed plastic surgeon at a hospital or surgery center.

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2 Responses to “How to diminish stretch marks due to obesity?”

1. ayeeeeee Says:
   April 4th, 2008 at 9:50 am

   it realy makes mi feel good to actualy come across a remedy for my worries
   thanks alot

2. Jennifer Says:
   May 29th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

   Hi ,

   I always had pretty bad stretch marks and red scars around my belly region ever since I gave birth to my three kids.I had tried Vitamin E oil and cocoa butter which a number of people had recommended but it didn’t seem to work. My Doctor had even suggested a Tummy Tuck. I then recently read an article about a lady who supposedly got rid of her stretch marks using a particular cream. I tried it and it worked really well. Within 4 weeks my stretch marks were very much faded and they soon disappeared.

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