Causes of Stretch Marks

Is Lindsey Lohan pregnant? We don't know. But if she is pregnant, we know she will take every precaution to prevent stretch marks. Actually, you don't have to be a celebrity to get stretch marks removed or to start preventing them now. Many medical discussions about stretch marks have been focused around the ability to remove them. However, to really understand the entire stretch mark removal process, learning what causes them and how to prevent them are both a key factors to saving you time and money in the future.

Stretch marks are created when the skin is scarred because of the skin stretching that can be caused rapid growth such as weight game, weight loss or pregnancy. The dermis, or elastic middle layer of skin, breaks down due to constant stretching. They start off red or purple in color and then become glossy with streaks of silver or white.

One misconception is that women only get stretch marks, however men and women can receive stretch marks in a nubmer of areas including thestomach, breast, lower back, thighs, etc. There are many ways to treat stretchmarks including lotions and creams, drinking plenty of water, exercising, taking vitamins A and C, and much more.

However, these are preventative methods and if you already have stretch marks surgical methods may be right for you. If your need Brooklyn stretch mark removal, read our previous post on Effective Stretch Mark Removal to see our we can help you!

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