Stretch marks are a common problem for many. Stretch marks are seen when there is a sudden stretching of the skin as in pregnancy. Even people who exercise a lot suffer from stretch marks. Excessive weight gain or weight loss can also lead to stretch marks.
The causes
When the skin is stretched, it starts to lose its elasticity. As the skin starts losing its elasticity, the collagen present in the skin starts reducing and this eventually leads to stretch marks. Collagen is a skin protein that is responsible for maintaining the elasticity of the skin. Stretch marks are accompanied by wrinkles, fine lines and loss of skin tone. During the initial stages, when there is excessive stretching, the marks appear on the dermal layer of the skin. Gradually, they start developing on the epidermis, which is the topmost layer of the skin.
Other causes of stretch marks
Apart from pregnancy and strenuous exercise, hormones and certain other natural causes can lead to stretch marks. They are also caused by taking certain medication such as cortisone and steroids. People have tried different cures for stretch marks and used creams and lotions to get rid of them. However, none have been completely successful.
Laser stretch mark removal
Laser stretch mark removal is a good way to get rid of stretch marks. Laser stretch mark removal is a simple procedure. The lasers used in the laser stretch mark removal procedure are directed onto the affected parts of the body. These focussed beams of light are directed onto the skin so new collagen starts being formed. Once collagen starts getting produced, new and wrinkle-free skin starts appearing, which is free from any marks.
