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How to get rid of my stretch marks

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I am a 30-year mother of two. I have some ugly stretch marks on my abdomen and thighs. Kindly let me know how to get rid of them

Faith (by SMS)

 

Stretch marks that look like white and purple scars affect almost 90% of women after pregnancy. They can also appear in men and adolescents. Stretch marks are seen as a problem and everyone wants to get rid of them. Stretch marks, also known as striae, occur when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. This is also the reason why scars can form. They affect not only women after pregnancy, but also teenagers that suddenly grew up during the summer, athletes who are very physically active, bodybuilders who gain and lose weight, people taking steroids, people who’ve lost weight rapidly, people who’ve gained weight rapidly, people who’ve undergone breast enlargement surgery, people with thin skin, people who have a genetic predisposition, people with hormonal failure. Treatment include a balanced diet which contain all the necessary vitamins and elements. Most of them influence the heel and the elasticity of the skin. Also, drinking lots of water is good because the elasticity of the skin depends on the amount of moisture it contains. It is also important to watch your weight. Don’t lose or gain weight too fast.If you don’t have scars, lotions, oils, and creams work well. If you apply them during a massage, your skin will be more elastic, elastic, and healthy.Laser therapy is one of the newest and most effective methods against stretch marks. Microdermabrasion devices, such as lasers, remove the skin and affect the deeper layers. Sometimes the procedure is done under general anesthesia. As for the advantages, it is not that expensive and there is little chance of having an adverse reaction.Sometimes people turn to this method to remove damaged skin and replace it with healthier skin. These operations are quite expensive and take much longer to recover, up to 8 months in some cases.

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