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How Microdermabrasion can Eliminate Pregnancy Stretch Marks

by Gabriell Rygh

Most women get stretch marks during pregnancy. Rapid weight gain is only one of the factors that can lead to stretch marks, genetics also plays a big part.

A lot of women think that they have to live with stretch marks for the rest of their life, but this isn't completely true. There are several procedures and treatments that you can rely on to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Laser therapy, surgery, and other resurfacing techniques are popular procedures for helping treat stretch marks.

Surgery may be an effective way to eliminate pregnancy stretch marks, especially because it can get rid of loose skin, too. However, stretch marks usually appear on other areas like the upper arms and breast. These cannot really be treated by a surgical procedure.

For some people laser therapy can be a good choice, however, the cost of the treatment may be too elevated for their budget. Other resurfacing techniques, such as chemical peels and dermabrasion, can be quite painful and require a couple of weeks of recovery.

Microdermabrasion & Stretch Mark Removal

Microdermabrasion is considered to be the gentlest form of resurfacing the skin. It may take longer for the results to show, but you will have a greater control over the procedure. If you're wondering how long each session lasts, it may last anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Microdermabrasion inflicts a small amount of "damage" to the treated area with the use of abrasive micro-crystals. The body responds to this injury by producing new, healthier cells to displace the damaged skin cells. You'll be able to see a difference after several sessions.

Aluminum oxide and sodium bicarbonate crystals are the most common materials used for traditional microdermabrasion. Neither one is toxic or expensive.

Microdermabrasion can be used anywhere on the body. This procedure can also rejuvenate your skin by removing fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. As a matter of fact, it can be used once every six months as part of your anti aging routine.

If you're still worried about your budget, then you do have another viable option - a home microdermabrasion cream that works in much the same way as traditional microdermabrasion. In this case, micro-crystals are added to a cream base so that it is easier to apply at home. Be aware that microdermabrasion creams are generally gentler than traditional microdermabrasion.

The good news is that this also allows you to use them every day, unlike traditional microdermabrasion. Some creams even contain soothing ingredients that help relieve any irritation that the micro-crystals can cause.

Treat stretch marks with a natural skin care product like BIOBODYCREAM. It contains abrading micro-crystals and snail serum that work together to remove stretch marks and soothe your skin. The benefit of using a natural product such as this are that this mix of ingredients works together to help treat and prevent stretch marks safely and effectively.

Published February 24th, 2010

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