December 20, 2011
Stretch marks can become the bane of some people’s lives. When they are extensive, they can be noticeable and very difficult to hide.
Stretch mark removal creams can provide patchy results or slight improvement, but at The Laser Treatment Clinic, the approach to stretch mark removal uses a combination of treatments.
Microdermabrasion involves removing superficial layers of [...]
November 28, 2011
Pregnancy is a unique and wonderful experience, although it does cause significant changes to the body and the skin during those nine months of growth and hormone changes.
Everyone dreads getting stretch marks, which for many go hand in hand with being pregnant. Changes to the levels of certain hormones are thought to affect the skin’s [...]
November 18, 2011
Microdermabrasion provides a way to rejuvenate skin that can be used to treat various skin complaints from acne scarring to stretch marks. A hand-held device sprays super-fine medical-grade crystals over the skin, removing skin cells, which are then vacuumed away.
Even after the first session, the skin can look noticeably better and smoother. The best results [...]
November 17, 2011
Life for the modern woman bears little resemblance to that of our grandmothers. One significant change seems to be the age at which woman decide to have children.
While waiting to establish a career and enjoy life before settling down to have a family is becoming more popular, there are certain difficulties caused by later pregnancies.
After [...]
November 16, 2011
Mariah Carey has been showing off her new figure recently, following her weight gain during her pregnancy with twins earlier this year. According to her, she achieved her new slim-line figure with a combination of healthy dieting and exercise.
However, the sight of the incredibly toned and unblemished stomach of the new representative for a diet [...]
November 9, 2011
While stretch marks are an unavoidable part of life, you can reduce their appearance by using the right skincare products. These will make sure that the skin is adequately hydrated and as supple as possible. Women have been using such products since Ancient Egypt, when they would use tree resin (frankincense) to manage their stretch [...]
November 9, 2011
Kerry Katona was recently reported as saying that her weight gain since appearing on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year is causing her to struggle with her appearance. Her comments about her stretch marks reveal anxiety that they will prevent her from finding a partner in the future.
Many women find themselves in a similar position, [...]
November 8, 2011
We most commonly associate stretch marks with pregnancy, but there is another group that can also be more likely to develop them.
Body builders aim to create bulk quickly, as they increase their muscle mass. Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body, although body builders often find them appearing under the arms where the muscles [...]
October 24, 2011
To put it simply, stretch marks form when the middle layer of skin, the dermis (below the epidermis) is stretched to breaking point. This layer splits and reveals the layer and blood vessels beneath, hence the purple / pink colour.
There are multiple factors that can cause the dermis to break:
• Growth spurts. If the body goes [...]
October 20, 2011
As we get older, our skin starts to display the signs of ageing that we all dread: wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven skin tone. Ageing slows down the speed at which our skin cells are renewed, meaning that skin can look dull, tired and, well, old.
Microdermabrasion uses medical grade super fine [...]
