Ways to remove stretch marks

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Overview Stretch marks (also known as striae) are indented streaks that appear on the skin after a period of rapid growth. They can be pinkish, red, or purple in color and commonly affect pregnant women and adolescents during puberty. Stretch marks are not a medical problem because they do not pose a health risk, but [...]

IPL Therapy Versus Microderm Abrasion I hadn't heard about Intense Pulsed Light therapy (also known as PhotoFacial or Light Laser), until last summer, when my friend Donna had 4 IPL treatments for her stretch marks. Stretch marks are usually permanent and even the most effective treatments have a difficult job getting rid of them. But [...]

Swimsuit, $228, belt, $595, Michael Kors. Photo Credit: Philip Gay My bathroom remodeling completed, I was looking forward to preening in front of my new mirror and state-of-the-art vanity lights. So you can imagine my horror when I noticed that the delicate veining of the recently installed Carrara marble tiles was almost a perfect match [...]

This really depends on the progression and condition of your varicose veins. Vein Stripping Most vein “stripping” now is done with 2 small incisions, one near the calf muscle and one in the groin area and the vein can be easily removed, by pulling the vein out from either incision. The large saphenous vein is [...]

The dermatologists term stretch marks as 'Striae Atrophicae.' They are mainly caused due to sudden growth of weight. When our weight increases, the skin also needs to expand but it has limited elasticity. When this expansion goes beyond the elasticity, we can see some white or silver colored fine lines on the surface of the [...]

The easiest way to fight the appearance of stretch marks on the thighs is prevention. Before they appear or when they begin to appear, ensure that you are following a healthy lifestyle. Incorporate fresh produce into your diet and try to reduce your consumption of fats, sugar, salt and preservatives, all of which have a [...]

Acne is a problem that affects a large amount of people across the world. Contrary to popular misconceptions it does not discriminate completely against age or sex. It's true that it does seem to be closely associated with hormones and people who are suffering from high hormone levels and for this reason teens are more [...]

Overview In men, stretch marks are often an indication of too much weight gain as a result of bodybuilding. The pink, purple or silver scars mostly occur on the arms, back and chest where the body has rapidly bulked up. Preventing the development of male stretch marks might be easier than trying to get rid [...]

No one wants to wake up in the morning with a face full of pimples. Not only the red spots but also the excruciating pain on top of that is frustrating if not maddening. But the bigger question however lies now, how to get rid of them if they come into play. If you are [...]

There are a lot of treatments for stretch marks. You can consider having your stretch mark scars taken off permanently with different medical procedures. These treatments must be done by a real plastic surgeon or licensed dermatologist. One such medical procedure that is often used in the removal of stretch marks is dermabrasion. You'll be [...]