There is nothing attractive about stretchmarks. Their appearance can actually affect some people to such a degree that they never expose their body in public.
If you have tried several products to remove stretchmarks, but to no avail, surgery may be an idea you have tossed around in your head. While surgery can often offer a quick fix for skin problems, it is not something that is suitable for everyone. Before you make an appointment with a plastic surgeon, make sure you understand everything that is involved with using surgery to remove stretchmarks. It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor to discuss surgical options.
The abdomen is an area of that body that is prone to excess fat. Pregnant women and people who are overweight, in particular, may notice stretchmarks in this area. An abdominoplasty (also referred to as a “tummy tuck”) is a procedure that involves the surgeon removing excess fat from the abdomen and then tightening the surrounding area. A natural consequence of the surgery is that stretchmarks are usually eliminated. Abdominoplasty has the usual potential risks associated with the use of general anesthesia. In addition, you will spend two weeks recovering from the surgery and you may experience swelling or scarring.
Laser surgery is another method of surgery to remove stretchmarks. While there is controversy over whether the procedure really works, there are surgeons that report that some of their patients experience positive results. The most effective laser surgery for stretchmarks is one that uses pulsed dye. This laser surgery to remove stretchmarks involves treating the pigment abnormality associated with stretchmarks. The procedure is still in the experimental stages so it is not completely known how effective it is. Laser surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis. The most common side effects of laser surgery are swelling and bruising.
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