As anyone with stretch marks will tell you, they can be a significant source of insecurity and anxiety.
The majority of people who suffer from them will try many different treatments in an attempt to get rid of stretch marks and feel better about themselves and their appearance.
This article will discuss the various treatments that are available to help those with this condition.
One conventional though somewhat drastic treatment used to remove stretch marks is surgery.
For example, with a tummy tuck procedure, a section of skin is removed and any stretch marks along with it.
This method, due to its invasive nature, possible complications and high cost is not recommended or needed for most people.
Another popular method is to use various cosmetic procedures such as laser therapy or chemical peels to remove the outermost layers of the skin.
This allows new skin to form in place of the damaged skin that was there previously.
This method can be effective depending on the severity of the stretch marks being treated.
The most popular method used to get rid of stretch marks is with the application of creams or lotions to the affected areas of skin.
The idea behind these is that by applying a cream to the skin that contains ingredients needed for cell growth and repair, your body will gradually heal itself of the damage done to it.
As stretch marks are indeed formed by tears to the dermal layer of your skin, this can be somewhat effective.