Stretch marks come about as skin is overstretched, disrupting the normal production of collagen.
They first appear as reddish or purplish lines that are often thick and crude.
The stretch marks are probably the most complained about after effects of pregnancy.
Aside from pregnancy, obesity, body building and to some lesser extent, puberty are associated with the form of body scarring called stretch marks.
After child birth, most women's growing anxiety over their stretch marks causes depression, low self esteem and mood swings.
Quite a number of surgical procedures claiming to eliminate stretch marks are inclined to be painful and needs extensive recovery period.
Much to the benefit of fretful women, there is a painless as well as cost effective alternative to surgery.
Microdermabrasion is proven to be efficient in the removal of stretch marks.
Microdermabrasion is a procedure that scrapes the topmost layer of the skin, thereby progressively eliminating scarred and discolored dead skin.
The therapy for the taking away of stretch marks can be carried out by trained physicians, dermatologists and aestheticians.
Not only that, dermabrasion can also be done in the privacy and comfort of your home with the use of readily available kits in major stores nationwide.
Most microdermabrasion machines comprises of more than one speed level.
The re-surfacing tool that goes with the machine effectively massages and kneads the top skin layers of the scarred tissues, in so doing stimulates the circulation of the blood, softening the area to let unique emulsions filled with nutrients and ingredients that will breaks deeply into the skin and deliberately removes skin blemishes and marks, making the skin more supple and silky to the touch.
The most demanding part in the process of microdermabrasion is that stretch marks that have aged tend to be stubborn, tough and rigid.
More than one session would be needed before all scars are eliminated.
The effective method of microdermabrasion also promises to break pathogens and will encourage the creation of a more favorable environment for the renewal of normal collagen and healthier skin.
The microdermabrasion machine also emits ultrasonic frictional heat that intensifies and hastens circulation, encouraging muscle relaxation and scorching cellulites and breaking down fat.
The effective healing of skin lesions, reduction of scars and removal of surface blemish will occur right after the handling and polishing off of impaired skin and the unique concoction containing antioxidants applied on the skin will safeguard the skin and will augment the dispersion of skin medication that will improve the skin's elasticity, density and moisture.
After each treatment, medicated balms and ointments with lipid enhancers may be required to continually moisturize and boost the reproduction of restored cells.
The optimistic outcome of the use of microdermabrasion as less expensive and less painful means of eradication of stretch marks has raised more awareness and hope to women with stretch marks.