There is an opinion that stretch marks appear only in connection with the problems of excess weight. But this opinion is not true. Stretch marks indicate that cells that produce collagen and elastin fibers are destroyed. This is due to the fact that the body in excess produces a hormone cortisol, which destroys collagen. It is for this reason that striae appear during periods of active hormonal reorganization of the body - during pregnancy in adolescence.
According to scientists, every second woman after five months of pregnancy, stretch marks appear on the abdomen and chest. During this period, the delicate skin is thinner, it needs more thorough care than usual. Methods of treatment and prevention of the formation of stretch marks on the skin are reduced to the use of special creams and gels. And prevention should be given special attention. After all, it is much harder to cure than to warn. One of the methods is aromatherapy. Massage the problem areas with camomile, rose or lavender oil.
Only formed stretch marks can be simply clarified with special creams. And that they would not appear again, doctors advise to take vitamin E. If the stretch marks are not large and after their formation has passed no more than six months, you can try wrapping seaweed. Especially effective is spirulina.
Modern beauty salons are recommended as one of the methods of treatment of skin stretch marks - a combination of dermabrasion and peeling. The stria is discolored with a special laser, and after that, ultrasonic waves are treated. With ultrasound, the upper layer of the skin is completely removed. And the chemical peeling, which is done next, exfoliates the dead cells. Thanks to this method, regeneration of skin cells is stimulated, its elasticity is increased.
Another method of treating skin stretch marks is mesotherapy. This method is widely used in the treatment of cellulite. Its essence is as follows. Under the skin, biologically active substances are administered in small doses. These substances from the inside nourish the skin, restore its elasticity.
Nursing mothers should understand that they will be able to proceed to the treatment of stretch marks only after cessation of lactation. And before any procedure, you should consult your doctor.
Laser hair removal is often used to remove stretch marks. This procedure is very complicated and expensive. Only preparation for this type of treatment takes from one to two months. After the training, the operation itself follows. The patient under anesthesia strias cut out with a laser beam. After the operation, you need to spend a day in the clinic and another 10-15 days without getting out of bed. After this, there is a complex recovery process, rubbing of special creams. After the laser peel is contraindicated to appear in the sun. The procedure is painful, expensive and takes a very long time.
Some supporters of radical measures even decide to conduct surgical operations. Such measures are justified, if the stretch marks are very pronounced and just disfigure the body. But this is an extreme case. Any surgical intervention is a risk to the health and even life of a person.
But remember, it is better to prevent the formation of striae than to then try different methods of treating stretch marks.