Stretch marks are a form of scarring that appear after the skin quickly stretches or shrinks. There are several treatments and home remedies available for stretch mark removal, including:
Treatments:
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Laser therapy: Pulsed dye lasers and intense pulsed light can improve the appearance of stretch marks and increase collagen production over time. A plastic, cosmetic, or skin surgeon will carry out these procedures.
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Plastic surgery: A tummy tuck, thigh lift, and other similar procedures work by removing excess skin and tightening remaining skin and tissue. These procedures are not specifically designed to remove stretch marks. However, loss of the stretch marks due to the removal of the excess skin from the body can be an added benefit.
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PRP therapy: A study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy indicates that PRP therapy coupled with an ultrasound device may be a good treatment for reducing stretch marks. More than 70 percent of participants reported “good” or “very good” improvement in their appearance.
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Prescription medicine you apply to your skin: In studies, two ingredients seem to offer some relief: hyaluronic acid and tretinoin. Applying hyaluronic acid to early stretch marks made the stretch marks less noticeable.
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Dermatologist procedures: Dermatologists use procedures such as chemical peel, laser therapy, microdermabrasion, radiofrequency, and ultrasound to make stretch marks less noticeable, but none of these can get rid of stretch marks.
Home remedies:
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Coconut oil: Applying coconut oil to the skin can help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
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Aloe vera: Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
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Cocoa butter: Cocoa butter is a popular ingredient in many stretch mark creams and lotions. It is believed to help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
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Sugar: Sugar is an excellent ingredient for homoeopathic microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is one of the most effective and dermatologist-approved methods to lighten stretch marks.
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Tea tree oil: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a half teaspoon of olive oil and massage the oil gently all over the stretch marks. You can also add some coconut oil or vitamin E oil to it. Leave it on all night and wash it off the next day.
Its important to understand that no single treatment works for everyone, and many products don’t seem to work at all. People should discuss possible risks and benefits with their dermatologist or healthcare provider before undergoing any treatment or using any product.
