Is There a Way to Get Rid of Stretch Marks?
For as long as people have had stretch marks, they have asked the question, “Is there a way to get rid of stretch marks?” Unfortunately the answer to that is no. We are going to discuss three of the myths so that we can understand why the question “Is there a way to get rid of stretch marks?” is answered with a no.
One myth is that losing weight will make stretch marks go away. This is not true. Just because weight gain is what creates stretch marks does not mean that losing weight will reverse it. Once the skin breaks, it cannot be fixed.
Another myth is that surgical procedures will eliminate stretch marks. This is false; you cannot remove stretch marks using procedures like laser treatment, dermabrasion, or abdominaplasty. Dermabrasion is simply a complex way of exfoliation. Laser treatment is said by some to fade stretch marks, but it will not remove them. Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck will only affect stretch marks that are present on the skin that is removed.
The final myth is that stretch marks are caused by scratching your stomach when you are pregnant. This is also highly false. Scratching does not cause these marks.