Can you actually get rid of stretch mark? What is stretch mark? How did one get stretch mark?
Stretch marks are like a thin line of scar on one’s skin. It appears whenever our skin’s collagen fibers loses its balance and “give way”. The result is an unsightly atrophy of the layers of the skin, usually signs of over stretching of the skin’s fiber.
Stretch marks seem to affect those people who experiences fluctuating weight gain and loss frequently, and women who has just given birth. Only by maintaining a constant and healthy regimen, will stretch marks be prevented from forming in the first place.
But are there really ways to actually get rid of stretch marks?
Unfortunately, stretch marks can only be made less noticeable and not totally removed. Olive oil and butter cocoa has been used to massage the stretch mark areas but the results are limited.
Merderma is a topical gel that is formulated to ease the signs of stretch marks. Compared to other scar treatments,Merderma helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and other skin scars. Just apply a thin layer of this stretch mark cream for at least 3 times day.
A much more direct way to get rid of stretch mark or to minimize their appearance is to undergo a abdominoplasty lift. The results are clearly visible in a short period of time and most suited for individuals with lighter skin tone.
Besides trying to remove the stretch marks with treatments and laser surgery, one should also focus on other aspects of their lifestyle.
Regular exercise is good for the skin and helps to tone areas of your body like the butt and thighs where stretch marks frequently tends to appears.
For a start, try to adopt exercise at least 3 times a week, starting from slow walk. Subsequently you can progress to more advance toning regimens to help tone your body. Try to drink more water and consume nutrients that are good for your skin like Vitamin C and Vitamin E.