Like with any skin issues, stretch marks are more difficult to get rid of than they are to develop. What are stretch marks? These silvery lines that appear in fatty parts of our bodies (such as in the thighs, buttocks, and stomachs), are actually scars and they can take a lifetime to heal properly if not treated correctly. However, there are many ways to get rid of stretch marks quickly. One option is to get plastic surgery for stretch marks.
Tummy Tucks
Male or female, stretch marks can affect anyone. By gaining weight quickly, you can make it very difficult for the dermis layer in your skin to catch up with the quick growth. What happens is that the dermis tears and then scarring is left. These scars are basically what stretch marks are.
Abdominoplasty – Some plastic surgical procedures are actually all about removing excess fat and the removal of dead skin cells. One of these procedures is called Abdominoplasty surgery, or what is also known as a tummy tuck. The procedure involves the removal of extra tissue (fat or skin), contouring and tightening the stomach wall. Since stretch marks are almost always located below the belly button, which is the usual case for pregnant women and people who are overweight, this is the same surgery that can get rid of those stretch marks.
Is It Safe?
The Tummy Tuck – A tummy tuck is nothing other than tightening your stomach because of excess weight that you might have gained before but lost over time. Those who have been overweight and have lost many pounds will see that there is a lot of excess skin and stretch marks left behind. The end result of this procedure is a flatter stomach. Also, along with the tightening is the removal of all dead skin cells and excess skin. This includes all the stretch marks.
The Procedure – The length of the entire procedure s anywhere between 1 to 3 hours and can be a little painful but it is totally safe as long as you stay around professionals or doctors. You will also notice some scarring from the procedure but those scars can heal over time and this plastic surgery for stretch marks procedure will get rid of the dermis scars you had before surgery.
Does It Remove All Stretch Marks?
Laser Treatment for Stretch Mark – If you wish to remove all traces of all stretch marks on your body, a tummy tuck will probably not be the best option. Laser treatment will probably be the best avenue for you to take. The problem is that a tummy tuck will get rid of all the stretch marks around the abdominal area but anything beyond that will require a different procedure. You can probably opt for buttock lifts to get rid of stretch marks there but a laser procedure may be best for stretch marks in the arms and thighs.
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johnstphen // November 19, 2008 at 3:22 am |
When the skin is stretched by rapid growth, it will bounce back. It is then seen in the form of scarring which is called stretch marks. Rapid growth of the skin can take place during pregnancy, weight gain or extreme weight loss.
avoid stretch marks // November 27, 2008 at 12:17 am |
Your site gives the hint about, in which areas of a human body the stretch marks occur.This helps us to to take care of these particular parts.The method of curing this stretch marks through the Laser Treatment is excellent.Thank you for these helpfull information.
patientsadvantage // May 25, 2009 at 10:42 pm |
Thank you for the added insight!