If you are like many people who suffer from stretch marks, then you may have already heard about microdermabrasion treatment. A lot of people feel that this is a good form of treatment for them as it is cheaper and more easily accessible than laser surgery and more effective than using Stretch Marks Creams.

If microdermabrasion treatment is something you are interested in or thinking about having done, then reading this article will hopefully be able to provide some vital information regarding microdermabrasion treatment. First we need to understand what stretch marks are, how they are formed and how if at all, they can be removed. Only after this can we start to understand microdermabrasion treatment. We will cover how it claims to work, what risks there are, what side effects there are, what the financial costs are and what the success rates are for microdermabration treatment.

What Are Stretch Marks?

Known in medical terms as stria atrophica and striae distensae, they are visible tears in the dermis. This is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis. They are the visible red/purple or white lines that appear due to rapid expansion of the skin. When the skin expands beyond its normal capabilities, this disrupts the collagen and elastin fibre which is what makes stretch marks visible on the outer layer of the skin.

Stretch marks treatment is a subject that has divided the medical community. Some doctors say that although stretching of the skin is a factor, the main cause is genetics and hormonal. Some people will have them and some people won`t. They also say that once you have them, there`s nothing you can do about them. Others say that this is not true and genetics plays no part in stretch marks and there are treatments available that can help remove them. There is no conclusive evidence for or against either of these claims. It should be addressed that many people have used different treatments and many of those have reported that the treatments worked for them.

Now we`ve covered the basics, let’s move onto what this piece is really about: Microdermabrasion.

What Is Microdermabrasion & What Are The Risks & Costs?

Microdermabrasion is simply put, mechanical exfoliation. It is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure. What it does is use a machine which sprays tiny crystals onto the affected area to remove dead skin cells and even the top layer of the skin where the stretch marks appear. Microdermabrasion works by gently causing abrasion to the top layer of the skin and vacuuming out the top layer of dead skin, leaving only clear and newer skin behind.

Microdermabrasion has been around since the early 1980s and it used to have to be done at a hospital, but now it can be done at home and doesn`t take longer than 20-30 minutes. Having said that, most people still go to a hospital or a spa to have microdermabrasion treatment and more than one session will usually be required.

Microdermabrasion doesn`t have any major side effects. It is virtually risk free and the biggest side effect you might face is redness where it has been performed. A lot of people have treatments done in their lunch hour and don`t need to take any time off work.

The financial cost of microdermabrasion treatment for stretch marks is usually between $80-$200+ per session.

Microdermabrasion is said to be just as effective as laser surgery and almost always more effective than creams and even if it doesn`t completely get rid of stretch marks, it will certainly make them much less visible.

Now, as we stated earlier, microdermabrasion does not have any side effects as such, but there may be a chance you may react to it badly, like with any cosmetic product, so please consult a doctor before undergoing any kind of treatment. The information presented here is not to be taken as medical advice or replace common sense.

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