When it comes to being a woman there are many things that we feel the need to worry about. We care about how we get things done, being on time for everything, and of course we care about what people think of us. One of the biggest things that women worry about are the stretch marks that seem to overtake our bodies.
Stretch marks are caused when someone gains weight in a short period of time, loses a large amount of weight in a short period of time, or for other reasons. The majority of women to get these blemishes are ones who have become pregnant. Often times these stretch marks will appear on the bellies, arms, thighs, and breasts. The good thing is there are different stretch mark treatments that could help to diminish the look of them.
The best thing to try first when treating stretch marks are the many different lotions and creams. There are dozens of different kinds that you can find in your local store. To help narrow down the decision talk to your doctor and ask what they will recommend. You can use certain lotions or creams during your pregnancy to help avoid them all together. Ask your doctor which is the safest to use.
Those of you who are really desperate and are not scared of spending the money can always try a surgical procedure. Laser surgery, chemical peels, and dermabrasion can be used to help get rid of these blemishes.
Dermabrasion is surgical skin planing. During this procedure the skin is frozen and then a special instrument will be used to “sand” the skin. This abrasavie procedure will help to improve the contour of the skin while the new layer of skin replaces the old layer. The new skin will usually have a smooth appearance to it.
Chemical peels also known as chemexfoliation is a procedure that is used to help improve the look of the skin. In this procedure they will apply a chemical solution to the skin which will cause it to blister and eventually peel away. The new skin will be less wrinkled and smoother. However, it will become more sensitive to the sun for a period of time.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)

No comments:
Post a Comment