Stretch marks removal is not an easy task. Most experts agree that the best way to treat them is by preventing them. However, there are other solutions which deal with skin that has already been affected by this type of scar tissue like laser surgery and make-up.

Laser Surgery

There are two types of laser surgery that are common when it comes to dealing with stretch marks. The first, pulsed-dye laser surgery, works best with new or red stretch marks. The second option is fractional laser treatment for older stretch marks that have already lost their color.

Pulsed-dye surgery helps minimize the redness and inflammation that is inherent to new stretch marks. It can also help with the collagen and elastin production, which will obviously improve the look and feel of the skin. Once the stretch marks have turned white, this type of treatment has a minimal effect.

For white stretch marks, experts usually choose fractional laser treatments. In this case, small areas of the stretch marks are zapped with by a laser provoking the production of new epithelial cells and collagen. It has been reported that this sort of treatment for stretch marks also improves the look of the skin as well as the mature, white stretch marks.

Costmetic Solutions to cover up Stretch Marks

Make-up can be used to cover up stretch marks, making them less noticeable. However, it is sometimes difficult to reach certain areas of your body without help. Also, the make-up can stain your clothes.

The best alternative seems to be spray-on tans or self tanning lotions. They both offer even coverage and help you steer clear of harmful UV rays. Sun tanning is probably the worst thing you can do because a suntan will either irritate your existing stretch marks or not tan them at all. Preventing Stretch Marks

Prevention is still the main solution for stretch marks. By keeping your skin moisturized with natural skin care lotions, for example, you can help your skin to handle the stretching of your body. Also remember, stretch marks are hereditary.