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The Facts About Permanent Stretch Mark Removal

By Guest Author On September 13, 2010 Under Skin Care

Girls going through puberty, anyone who has gained any weight, men or women who are into bodybuilding – it’s not just pregnant women who have to worry about stretch marks. Sometimes the marks will fade away and you won’t even know they were there, but other times they can be quite stubborn. Luckily, those stretch marks can be eradicated for good through many different permanent removal methods.

The most effective method for being rid of permanent stretch marks is cosmetic surgery. Commonly known as a tummy tuck, this procedure is able to remove the stretch marks completely and permanently. The drawback is that this procedure is very expensive and invasive.

During this procedure, the surgeon will remove excess skin and sew the remaining skin together to create a taut surface. The procedure will leave a scar which will be noticeable for a few months, but will usually go away within the first year. The cost of this procedure can range from $4,000 to $7,500 depending on where you live and the reputation of the surgeon. Some well known surgeons, especially those who are practicing in big cities, charge even higher fees.

If the idea of needles and surgery makes you cringe, there is another option you might consider. Laser surgery has gained a great deal of popularity as a method for permanently getting rid of stretch marks. While laser surgery is less expensive than cosmetic surgery, one of the drawbacks is that it is not is not as effective a treatment as plastic surgery can be.

According to experts, laser treatment is only good for stretch marks that are still dark in color. For laser treatment to be most effective, it should be done when the stretch marks are recent, or the stretch marks may not disappear permanently. Once your stretch marks start to fade and turn white, laser treatment won’t be able to do much for you.

One of the most effective ways to get rid of stretch marks is with stretch mark removal surgery. Click here to learn about the options available, ranging from laser surgery for stretch marks to tummy tucks.

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