Stretch marks are formed when the skin loses its elasticity, thins and breaks. In the breaks visible blood vessels - which is why fresh streamers purple-violet. Six months later, they are narrow and pale at the break appears dense connective tissue - scars. Therefore, the idea to remove them by using cosmetics is ridiculous: we do not come to mind to buy the cream of the scars. However, in contrast to the battle wounds, stretching predictable. Here are their main reasons:
- Genetics: 90% of women inherit from their mothers stretching;
- Speed Dial, or weight loss;
- Hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy or adolescence;
- Endocrine disorders such as Cushing's syndrome;
- Long-term use glyukortikosteroidov, such as hydrocortisone or prednisolone.
Hormonal extensions are easy to recognize: they are arranged horizontally, is very wide and long, appear on the legs, back and even the face. Get rid of stretch marks will only endocrinologist. But conventional stretch marks can be removed almost completely, but will only hardware heavy artillery.
Remove stretch marks: Laser Skin Resurfacing
Beautician applied to the skin stimulating cream with vitamin C, and then a laser beam burns the area of skin with stretch marks, 2-3 months in this place grows a new smooth skin. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and large areas such as the abdomen, treated under general anesthesia.
Pros: One of the most effective treatments against chronic stretch marks.
Cons: long and rather painful period of recovery: swelling and redness for up to two weeks. After laser resurfacing two to three months can not sunbathe: even a small UV leave dark spots or vice versa, hypopigmented (white) areas. In addition, in the three months before the procedure you need to cancel some drugs, particularly hormonal contraceptives.