The problem of the appearance of striae is often puzzled by those women who are pregnant or plan to become so. Now various cosmetic centers offer funds for the treatment and prevention of striae. However, treatment with gels, creams, etc. does not give any result, so we will not waste money. But in some cases, they can provide prevention. Gels and creams suitable for this purpose, which include extracts of chamomile, chestnut, tea tree oil, collagen, elastin, vitamins A, C, E. All these elements increase the elasticity and elasticity of the skin.
But the effectiveness of these funds depends only on you, and to be more precise, on your heredity. There were cases of the formation of striae in women who were constantly engaged in their prevention, and their complete absence from those who did not hear anything about creams or stretch marks themselves. Therefore, you should ask your mother and grandmother if they have any striae during pregnancy. If so, it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid their appearance.
However, beauticians strongly recommend using such tools, even if the striae will appear later. In fact then from them it will be much easier to get rid, as stretch marks will be less appreciable. Complete removal of the striae is possible only with "aggressive" use of mesotherapy, wraps, peelings and plastic surgery.
Let us consider in more detail the ways of treating stretch marks.
Peeling.
With the help of peeling exfoliate the upper layer of cells, accelerate the production of elastin and collagen. However, peeling is a strong stress for the skin. Peelings are of two types: superficial and medial.
Superficial (mechanical) peeling is done using a special apparatus. It acts on the skin with a jet of sand and air. With the help of such a peel, you can not remove stretch marks completely. He will make them only less visible.
Mid (chemical) peeling means exposure to the skin with trichloroacetic or alpha hydroxy acid with penetration into the deep layers of the epidermis. Such a peeling is performed under general anesthesia. It is strictly contraindicated for people with cardiovascular diseases. However, this peeling gradually loses its position due to toxicity.
Laser peeling is also a medial one. Currently, he is the most popular method of treatment of striae. However, it requires a long preparation: from one to three months. At this time, the skin that will be affected by the operation is effectively nourished with special creams with a high content of vitamin C. This type of peeling also undergoes anesthesia. Of course, right after the procedure the skin will not be perfect. It takes a little time for the redness and swelling to pass. But after a month you will see the desired result. This procedure is best done in autumn or winter, since after peeling you can not sunbathe about three months.
Mesotherapy.
Mesotherapy is the use of special cocktails as microinjects, which usually include amino acids, collagen, artichoke extract, enzymes, vitamins B and C. This procedure is usually performed before or after the peeling. People with cholelithiasis have such an operation strictly contraindicated.
Ways to prevent stretch marks.
- For prevention, massage the places in which stretch marks are possible, using rosemary oil. This procedure can afford and pregnant women.
- During aerobics, do not exercise too quickly and vigorously. This can cause stretch marks.
- Get rid of the striae immediately after they appear, until they have not turned white. This will give a more positive result.