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Stretchmarks - Why do they form?
Many of people across the world have to deal with stretchmarks. Both males and females will find them appearing after periods of significant growth such as puberty. Women, more often than not 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 case of pregnancy, baby. Invariably though, it fails to do so and tears form in the second layer of skin, referred to as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks at first and change over time to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks in actual fact are areas of skin with lower levels of collagen. As the skin is ripped apart during the growth phase, it does not manage to heal itself so that it appears like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is practically no medical disadvantage to having these marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don’t look very nice.
Removing stretch marks involves boosting the levels of collagen within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by enhancing your own bodies natural ability to generate collagen as opposed to introducing it from alternative sources. The most common technique for doing this is micro needling, using a Derma roller or other collagen induction therapies.
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 commonly used bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin far more effectively providing a much improved result.
As with anything health or medical related, it is vital to do your research and go and see your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
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