Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Inexpensive Way Of Treating Stretch Marks

Anyone can acquire stretch marks, young or old, women or men, rich or poor. Even those flawless skinned celebrities you see on TV are secretly hiding stretch marks as well. Those people who are lucky to have bigger bank accounts can eradicate their stretch marks easily through expensive surgeries but this doesn’t mean that just because you don’t have much money like them, you can’t get rid of stretch marks.

Undergoing plastic surgery is not the only way to cure stretch marks as what most people thought it to be. Thanks to the continued research about stretch marks, for at present, there are lots of available treatments options in the market that are also effectively when it comes to preventing or treating your stretch marks and the best thing about it is that they doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

A known budget friendly method of treating stretch marks is through the use of topical creams and ointments. A variety of over the counter creams are available in the market that can help treat your stretch marks. It’s suggested that you opt for creams that will help with the lessening of scar tissue and collagen synthesis. Strivectin has long been noted for its knack of diminishing the appearance of stretch marks over time. You have to remember that for these creams to be effective, you ought to be patient and careful in your application. It’s also recommended that the moment you are putting the creams or ointments, give some time to massage the area to assist in enhanced blood flow. Improved blood flow to the area can reduce the healing time required for stretch marks.

Prescription creams are also available that can be used for stretch mark treatments. These creams usually contain Retin A, retinol, or extra derivatives of Vitamin A. The strong derivatives of Vitamin A have been established to stimulate collagen synthesis resulting for the skin to heal itself over time. These particular creams work well on the reddish colored type of stretch marks.

You have to be careful when it comes to choosing a cream for the treatment of your stretch mark. It is strongly advised that you consult with your doctor prior to purchasing to avoid any harm. It’s important that you are confident and feels safe of the stretch mark cream that you are using.