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Some Basic Information About Stretch Marks
Stretch marks, or Striae gravidarum, are a
type of scarring. Stretch marks usually appear as a result of obesity,
pregnancy, bodybuilding and even puberty. Stretch marks are caused when
the skin is stretched beyond its natural elasticity.
How do I know if I am at a greater risk for
developing stretch marks?
Whether or not a person develops stretch
marks depends upon his or her skin’s elasticity, which is determined by
genetics.
Stretch Marks and Pregnancy
Striae gravidarum, better known as stretch
marks, are small streaks in the skin caused by rapid weight gain.
Stretch marks are actually scars caused by the skin being stretched
further
Reduce Stretch Marks with Raw
Shea Butter
Raw Shea butter, made from the nuts
of the Shea Karite tree, has long been used in West Africa for skin
care.
Using Body Thermage to Treat Stretch Marks
Body Herbage, a fairly new procedure approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in 2002, is sweeping the field of plastic surgery.
Treating Stretch Marks Naturally
The better the condition of your
skin, the easier it will be to heal any stretch marks that occur.
Proper Skin Care Can Help You Avoid Stretch Marks
Stretch marks actually form when the skin is not elastic enough to
stretch and therefore tears and forms a scar.
How Come We Get Stretch Marks?
No matter how beautiful your skin is
today, you will probably develop stretch marks at some point.
Benefits of Aromatherapy During Pregnancy
Aromatherapy, a natural healing modality, employs essential oils
extracted from aromatic plants to treat and balance the body, mind, and
spirit.
Avoiding and Reducing Cellulite
Once you have cellulite, removing it can be frustrating and confusing.
Cellulite can be eliminated gradually by detoxifying the body and
speeding up the metabolism.
Stretch Mark Removal by Laser
as a Last Resort
Laser treatment has become popular in
the field of beauty and skin enhancement for a variety of uses such as
hair removal, acne and scar reduction, age spot reduction, and wrinkle
removal.
Using Rosewood Oil to Treat Stretch Marks
The rosewood tree, a member of the
laurel family, is native to the rain forests of South America.
Mandarin Pure Essential Oil to Treat Stretch Marks
Mandarin oil is safe to use during
pregnancy and at any age. Children especially enjoy the aroma.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy and Stretch Marks
Stretch marks do not cause health problems,
although they can cause the skin to be itchy or tingly. Applying lotion
will help reduce the dryness and subsequent itching of the stretch
marked tissue, but will not help make the stretch marks themselves go
away.
Common Treatments of Stretch Marks
No method has been developed to completely
eliminate stretch marks. There are various ways of reducing the
appearance
Topical Treatments for Stretch Marks
Sunless tanning treatments – For a quick,
temporary solution, over the counter sunless tanning creams or spray on
tans from salons can cover up stretch marks.
Micro-Dermabrasion for
Stretch Marks
Micro-dermabrasion is a form of plastic
surgery.
Laser Therapy for Stretch
Marks
To treat stretch marks, laser therapy is
another option. Different types of lasers are used depending on the
color of your stretch marks. Stretch marks which are dark in color
The Basics of Plastic
Surgery for Stretch Marks
Before you consider plastic surgery for
stretch marks, or spend large amounts of money on creams or at-home
treatments that you are not absolutely sure will work, you will want to
take a good look at the shape and length of the stretch marks.
The Effectiveness of
Plastic Surgery for Stretch Marks
The effectiveness of plastic surgery for
stretch marks is uncertain, depending on the physician you speak with.
If you need to make more than one appointment with your doctor,
Preventative Measures Against
Stretch Marks
Since doctors have differing opinions on
effective stretch mark removal, you may not feel especially comfortable
attempting to have the marks surgically removed, especially if the marks
are somewhere other than the stomach
Body Building and
Stretch Marks
It happens to most bodybuilders sooner or
later. When you build muscle fast, sometimes your skin just can’t hold
it all – and you end up with stretch marks.
Preventing Stretch
Marks for Body Builders
Some doctors believe that good nutrition may
be the key to preventing the scarring of stretch marks. Remember that
the more collagen and elastin in your skin, the less the chance that it
will tear and cause stretch marks?
Stretch Marks and Weight Loss
You may have heard that rapid weight loss
may cause stretch marks. Strictly speaking that’s not true. Stretch
marks appear on your skin when your skin is stretched beyond its
‘holding capacity’.
Preventing Stretch
Marks While Losing Weight
There are some things that you can do to
encourage your skin to regain its elasticity and tighten up as you lose
weight. Tighter, firmer skin will show stretch marks less, and won’t sag
into jowls and overhangs.
Self-Esteem and Stretch Marks
No matter what they say about beauty being
only skin deep and that a preoccupation with one’s physical appearance
is a sorry manifestation of exaggerated vanity, how one looks physically
is very much a source of constant anxiety. And we are not just talking
teenagers.
The Importance of Body
Image
Examples of situations where one’s
self-esteem can be shaken – teenagers are perhaps the most sensitive
group when it comes to irregularities in their physical appearance – and
no doubt the most unforgiving about imperfections in their bodies.
Getting Rid of and Preventing Future Stretch Marks
Laser treatments are available to
help remove stretch marks. Some evidence has shown that these treatments
actually return some elasticity to the skin. In addition, it changes the
pigmentation of the stretch marks to make them better match the color of
the surrounding skin. Since this is a purely cosmetic surgery, however,
it is not covered by insurance.
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