Written by Plenty of individuals across the world suffer from strech marks. Both males and females will find them showing after times of significant growth such as puberty. Women, more often than not,as is often the case, suffer with them post pregnancy.
They occur as our skin attempts to keep up with the rate of growth in the muscles, bones or, in the instance of pregnancy, baby. Invariably however, it fails to do so and tears form in the middle layer of skin, referred to as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks initially and change over time to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks are actually pockets of skin with reduced levels of collagen. As the skin is ripped apart during the growth phase, it fails to restore itself so that it looks like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is practically no medical disadvantage to having these marks.
To remove stretch marks involves boosting the levels of collagen within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by enhancing your own physical natural ability to produce collagen as opposed to introducing it from alternative sources. The most common technique for doing this is skin-needling, using Dermarollers, which work as a type of collagen induction therapy.
The other additional advantage of this type of treatment, is the way in which it increases the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the very popular bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin to a far greater degree providing a much improved result.
As with anything health or medical related, it is vital to do your research and consult your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
