Stretch Marks Surgery

Stretch marks are among the most common skin problems both in men and women today. There are a lot of reasons behind the occurrence of stretch marks such as rapid weight changes, pregnancy, puberty, some diseases, bodybuilding and a lot more. This takes place at the middle layer of the skin which happens when the stretching goes beyond the normal limits. This causes tearing of the skin leading to the appearance of these marks.

The marks commonly appear purplish or reddish in color, then fade and become silky white as time passes by. These marks are commonly seen in the thighs, buttocks, breasts, upper arms and abdomen. Because of the rise in the number of people suffering from stretch marks, a lot of treatments were made and discovered and one of which is the surgical removal of these marks. Several kinds of stretch marks surgery are not being used wherein a few of these methods may be more effective than other types. However, even the best and most modern or expensive methods cannot guarantee a 100% removal of these stretch marks.

Surgical procedures for the removal of stretch marks are as follows: Dermabrasion and chemical Peels, laser surgery and tummy tuck. Both dermabrasion and chemical peels involves the removal of the topmost layer of the skin thus leaving it a smoother and blemish free skin. Both can be done on an outpatient basis with just using a local anesthesia. There will be certain side effects that will last for about a week such as redness and sensitivity in the treated area. Chemical peels can range from $75 to $600 or more per treatment while dermabrasion can costs about $75 to $150 per treatment.

On the other hand, laser surgery works by healing the skin from the inside out through promoting collagen production to heal and plump the skin thus minimizing the appearance of stretch marks. The cost of undergoing laser surgery is roughly $200 per treatment. The last surgical procedure is the tummy tuck which is considered the most invasive procedure among all other surgical procedures. This is considered as well the most expensive surgical procedure because it can cost around $3,000 to $8,500.

Aside from the obvious expenses of all these surgical procedures, they also have a lot of disadvantages. First point is that the condition isn’t life threatening, so undergoing surgery to treat stretch marks isn’t that reasonable. Another point is that undergoing cosmetic surgeries isn’t vastly covered by any health plans so the money you will use for the operation will be coming out from your own pocket.

Furthermore, there are a lot of risks associated with undergoing these surgical procedures. Lastly, there are still numerous ways to get rid of stretch marks naturally without resorting to expensive and risky surgery.  The best way still to get rid of these stretch marks is through using stretch mark creams that are proven to be safe, effective, and inexpensive.