Stretch marks are one of the top five reasons for insecurity in women. While some women start showing a tendency of developing stretch marks during puberty, others only experience problems for the first time during a pregnancy. In addition, stretch marks are also associated with obesity and may develop during rapid muscle growth. In men, weightlifting is one of the causes of stretch marks. They usually appear in the upper arms and shoulder areas with large amount of muscles are built up quickly.

The clamor and demand for the effective removal of stretch marks has increased both by men and women. Other options are usually preferred over surgery as it is costly, painful and involves lengthy recovery period. The stretching of the skin is due to the interruption of the usual creation of collagen. The stretch marks are purplish red lines or bands that can be rough and uneven.

Microdermabrasion offers these concerned women as well as men a definite method and painless alternative to surgery. The scuffing of the topmost skin layer and continuing elimination of dead skin that are blemished and tarnished is a process called microdermabrasion. The healing of stretch marks can be executed by trained physicians, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and aestheticians.

The process of abrasion and scraping of dry skin cells make the skin even, and encourages rapid healing stretched skin and rejuvenating cell renewal. Because the microdermabrasion machine discharges ultrasonic heat, circulation of blood speeds up loosening the muscles and at the same time burns off cellulites and fat! There is no doubt that microdermabrasion successfully depletes and eliminates stretch marks.

The test for the affectivity of microdermabrasion is the removal of stiff, tenacious and stringy stretch marks and this entails more than one session to completely remove the damaged skin. Microdermabrasion machines have an assortment of speed levels, adjustable depending on the severity of the scars to be scaled out. After the specially blended mixture of nutrients is applied on the skin, the resurfacing implement is used to effectively knead the skin making the blood circulate efficiently making the area soft and pliable. Most microdermabrasion machines have a closed-loop vacuum system that includes a container that actually holds the recently abraded dry skin cells.

Specially blended lotions and ointments with enhancers will be prescribed to the person who just had the treatment. Careful regimen will also be recommended for the skin to maintain its moisture and for the skin reconstruction of the skin cells to carry on.