Five Ways to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks can be the ugly menace of one’s existence. Mostly they are connected with pregnancy though they may show up in other ways (see frequently asked questions below). However, there are several methods to get rid of them easily, and this article is going to explore such ways. Some of those methods include the following:

1. Application of Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a powerful product with healing properties for the skin. It is an essential ingredient for products used for moisturizing and skin healing. It’s often used in creams, lotions, and serums. Regular application of hyaluronic acid or one of the products containing it can help heal and reduce the visible stretch marks.

2. Centella

Another powerful product to get rid of stretch marks is Centella Asiatica. It is a herb with excellent healing properties against scars, and it is a commonly used Korean beauty (K-beauty) product. Known as cica creams, they can be pricey but effective. Various products containing Centella are often used as scar treatments to help calm and repair sensitive skin.

3. Sugar scrubs

One of the most common strategies to get rid of stretch marks is sugar scrubs. Sugar scrub is an excellent exfoliator, and it can rub away the dead skin and thus reduce the visible marks while also rendering them less visible. Sugar scrubs can be done by an expert or as a home remedy.

Steps for making and using a sugar scrubs:

1. First, one should combine a half cup of sugar with a softening agent. Hal cup of Almond oil or coconut oil can serve the purpose. Then one should mix the oil into the sugar, little by little. The scrub should look like wet beach sand when ready.
2. One should gently rub this sugar and scrub the mixture over the part of your body where the stretch marks are twice or thrice per week while in the shower or bath.
3. After one is done, one should rinse with warm water.

It is essential to make sure that scrubs are only in small quantities. They are perishable and should only keep in a sealed container. If they begin to smell, don’t use them. A sugar scrub with coconut oil is preferable as coconut oil itself has healing properties for the skin, which can combine with the health benefits of sugar. Coconut oil may also result in some improvement against stretch marks if used alone. A sugar scrub made by combining two is likely to be the most effective.

4. Aloe Vira

Aloe Vira is like the elixir of life for most skin problems, and it is a standard product found in all kinds of skin products. While its benefits against stretch marks remain untested, there is very little to be lost if one were to massage the stretch marks area with a product containing Aloe Vira.

4. Getting medical treatments

There are also many medical treatments available to get rid of stretch marks. These include the following:

• Laser Therapy
• Microdermabrasion – A special exfoliation that a physician can only do. It involves the use of an abrasive substance.
• Microneedling – A particular medical procedure that tries to initiate a deep healing process within the skin
• Radiofrequency therapy – Much like Microneedling, it aims to increase collagen production by targeting the deep skin healing process.

The treatment used often depends on the severity of the stretch marks and procedures available.

The success of medical treatments tends to vary. Several laser treatments may be needed, for example, before any significant results will slow. That said, they can be far more effective than home remedies in several cases.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Stretch Marks and various strategies to get rid of them are connected with several frequently asked questions, and the following are some of the most important of these.

Question: Are there ways other than pregnancy where one can get stretch marks?

Answer: While they are generally connected with pregnancy, stretch marks are in no way unique to it. Some other ways one may get stretch marks to include the following:

• Quick weight gain
• Breast implant surgery
• Bodybuilding
• High amounts of steroids,

Some health conditions are known to result in them, and they sometimes show a tendency to appear in the same family.

Question: Can men and children get them too?

Answer: Yes, men can gain them for reasons like quick weight gain or bodybuilding. Children sometimes get temporary stretch marks during puberty which disappear after some time.

Question: Does one only get them on one’s belly?

Answer: No, stretch marks can also occur at several other organs depending on the cause. For example, a breast implant surgery will stretch marks on the breasts. Some parts other than the belly, where they may occur, include the following:

• Arms
• Back
• Breasts
• Buttocks
• Hips
• Shoulders

If the reader has any other queries, they should feel to ask them here.

Question: When should I go for medical treatment?

Answer: One should only go for medical treatment in severest cases and only after trying various home remedies and consulting one’s physician.

Question: Are there any precautions to be taken while adopting the methods mentioned above to get rid of stretch marks?

Answer: Yes. The following precautions are recommended:

• While some research has suggested that vitamin A is good for skin and can also heal the stretch marks, lactating women, women trying to be pregnant and pregnant women should avoid excessive consumption of vitamin A as same can have adverse effects on pregnancy and the child.
• People with pre-existing skin conditions, sensitive skin, or those allergic to anything should consult their physician before taking a remedy.
• One should adequately understand the various risks involved in medical treatment and the options available before going for one.
• The reader must understand that the information given in this article is for general purpose only and may not apply in their specific case.

If the reader has any other queries, they should feel to ask them here.

The Bottom Line

One can quickly wrap up the above discussion by concluding that while the stretch marks may look nasty, they are easy to lose by adopting a few handy remedies and methods.