Spindle-like streaks that appear on the skin are stretch marks. There can be many reasons for their appearance, and once they have warmed up on the skin, it is extremely difficult to get rid of them. Many women are still looking for effective methods to combat stretch marks and their removal. Where do stretch marks come from? How to prevent them and how to fight them?
What are stretch marks?
Most often and most often they appear in the area of the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and chest, although in fact they can appear anywhere. They have a spindle-like shape, longitudinal streaks are noticeable on the skin. They can redden, but over time they become lighter than the skin, so they are very easy to notice. The problem of stretch marks concerns both women and men and can occur at any age. Usually it is the cause of complexes and a decrease in self-confidence.
What are the causes of stretch marks?
The two main reasons for the formation of stretch marks on the skin are a very rapid change in body weight and a significant weakening of connective tissue structures. However, if you want to delve into the details of the direct causes of stretch marks on the skin, you should mention the following:
- endocrine disorders
- rapid weight loss
- rapid weight gain, especially during pregnancy
- genetic load
- long-term intake of substances containing corticoids
As a result of the action of the above factors, stretching, weakening or complete rupture of elastin and collagen fibers occurs, so it is very difficult to remove stretch marks on your own, and over a long period of time it is even impossible. Then it is worth turning to laser treatment. Laser stretch mark removal is the only method that allows the skin to regain its former smoothness and elasticity.
How to prevent stretch marks?
Removing stretch marks that have appeared on the skin requires the work of specialists in the field of aesthetic medicine. However, you can act before skin changes appear. It is very important to maintain the proper level of skin hydration, which significantly improves its elasticity and resilience, which is especially important with sharp changes in body weight. It is also necessary to properly hydrate the body, and therefore drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day. Regular massages and exercises to increase skin tone also play an effective role. When changing body weight, especially during intense physical exertion or pregnancy, it is also recommended to lubricate the skin. The use of special body oils – most often cocoa oil – protects the skin from stretch marks.
When stretch marks appear – laser stretch mark removal
At the first stage, you can still try to remove stretch marks on your own, but when they are fully formed, only laser stretch mark removal can be effective. One of the methods of laser stretch mark removal is IPixel treatment. This is one of the modules of the universal Alma Harmony XL Pro technology. It works on the principle of grinding, which allows you to effectively remove damaged connective tissue cells, and therefore, visible stretch marks. The IPixel laser affects only damaged cells, thanks to which it is obliged to very high efficiency, but first of all safety during the procedure.
The effect of laser stretch mark removal
Performing one procedure reduces the visibility of stretch marks. To get the full effect, you need to repeat this procedure from 3 to 5 times, depending on the area and depth of the stretch marks. After going through the entire series, the skin becomes noticeably smoother, and the stretch marks become invisible.