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Removing Stretch Mark and Acne Scars

Posted on April 26, 2009 with 1 Comment

Scarring resulting from acne or pregnancy is generally difficult to remove.  Torn or damaged tissue is slow to rejuvenate and deep tearing from acne often requires treatment and laser resurfacing.  With time many can be healed with proper skin products, the most successful procedure and treatment short of out-patient surgery, is to help prevent scars from occurring.

Pitting, discoloration and marks often occur (related to stretch marks) during periods of rapid weight gain.  Most prominantly for women during pregnancy.  Breasts, the abdomen and along the upper thighs are most prone - where ther greatest accumulation of fatty tissure resides.

For existing scars, using a microdermabrasion product has produced the greates results.  Skin cell “turnover” and replenishment takes time.  Encouraging new growth can often be accelerated by sloughing or polishing off old cells.  With consistent use, disfigured or poorly aligned cells regenerate and rebuild normalized collagen and elastin fibers - necessary for skin pliability and absorption and retention of moisture.

Products with Hyaluronic Acid, soluble collagen, and Emu Oil have been found effective at working with microdermabrasion products for post-operative scarring (c section, plastic surgery, breast enhancement, et al), and work well smoothing and fading discoloration of potting left from severe acne and blemishes.

Scar creams and products help improve moisture content and retention stimulating healthy collagen growth.  Emu Oil, in particular, has been used in Australia during pregnancy to help stave-off marking as prgnancy matures into the second and third trimester when stretching and tearing of dermal tissue is moste prominent.