Getting Rid of White Stretch Marks

Getting Rid of White Stretch Marks

Red Vs. White Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are coloured lines or streaks that appear on your skin as it grows or grows. 

They are essentially tears on the skin but do not indicate a health issue.

Stretch marks often begin in the form of red or purple marks, and gradually become faded for white or silver over time. 

The difference in colour indicates how old the mark is. 

Although they may not be completely disappearing, treatment can lighten the colour of your marks and shrink them. In other cases, stretch marks are automatically removed.

The treatment of new, red-tangled stretch marks (Stryy Rubra) is easy. They start to be red because blood vessels are present under the skin. 

The presence of functioning blood vessels allows the red stretch marks to be more sensitive for treatment.

White stretch marks (Stria alba) are older and more difficult to treat. Over time, your blood vessels will become narrow, which will make it difficult to stimulate collagen production.

 The results of the treatment may not be much harder than the red stretch marks, but there are alternatives available to help them fade more naturally and faster.

Removing white stretch marks

1. Exemption

A simple way to treat white stretch marks is to have regular exfoliation. It removes new skin from your body with extra dead skin and your stretch marks.

Exfoliating, along with other treatment methods, can also increase your results. Removing dead skin from your stretch marks allows other skin treatments to penetrate more deeply and work faster.

Topical treatments

To reduce the presence of white stretch marks, topical creams and ointments are more affordable methods. 

Some cream over-the-counter are available, while others are prescribed by the doctor.

Regularly applied, topical creams can lighten stretch marks but they can not completely remove them.

Before using any topical treatments, discuss your risks with your doctor. Some creams can trigger allergic reactions or may not be strong enough to treat your condition.

3. Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a painless procedure to reduce the presence of white stretch marks. 

This process targets the upper layer of the skin (epidermis) and works by stimulating the skin to tighten collagen and elastin fibres.

In the process, small exfoliating crystals are sprayed on the affected area or a specially tipped stick is rubbed on the area.

 Using a device like a stick, the crystal is removed gradually, causing the skin to release the dead skin from the epidermis layer. For effective results, microdermabrasion must be repeated over a period of time.

After the procedure, your skin can feel tight and dry. Exfoliation may have some redness.

 It usually takes 24 hours for your skin to recover. Although effective, this process is not guaranteed to completely remove stretch marks. The severity of your stretch marks will affect your results.

4.Microneedling

Microneedling targets dermis, the middle layer of your skin where stretch marks are formed.

 Within this process, small needles are inserted in your needle to trigger collagen production.

 Increased collagen and elastin promote skin regeneration, which can improve your skin appearance and reduce stretch marks.

For the effective treatment of stretch marks, you have to take part in more than one treatment in a few months.

Microningling is shown as an effective treatment to reduce stretch marks, especially for those with dark skin.

5. Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is a common treatment option for removing white stretch marks.

 In the process, lasers enter the skin, trigger the uplift. It stimulates your stretch marks to fix tissues around the fastest speed.

Laser therapy stimulates melanin production on the affected area, which activates pigment cells in your skin.

 This causes your stretch marks to be mixed with your normal skin tone. However effective, laser therapy requires more than one session to notify the results.

Many different laser therapy is used to treat stretch marks and other skin issues. Discuss your options with your dermatologist.

6. Cosmetic Surgery

If other treatments are unsuccessful then cosmetic surgery is an option. It is expensive, yet effective, the option can permanently remove the white stretch marks from your body.

 However, it is important to understand that surgery can leave their own marks.

A tummy tuck, which is known as medically abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure which not only removes stretch marks but also removes excess skin and fat from your stomach. 

This process gives flattery and strong look to the skin and stomach. However, a surgical procedure comes with many health risks. Before advancing this treatment, discuss your options with your doctor.

Outlook

Stretch marks are a very common skin issue. White stretch marks are scars of old skin, which are more difficult to treat compared to new stretch marks. However, if you choose, options are available to reduce the presence of your scars.

Before proceeding with the treatment, it is possible to understand that your stretch marks may not disappear completely. If you have questions or concerns about the treatment or possible side effects, then set a trip with a dermatologist.