Most women will get stretch marks during pregnancy, however, the number one reason they get these scars isn't always due to rapid weight gain. In fact, some people get stretch marks because their parents had stretch marks.

A lot of women think that they have to live with stretch marks for the rest of their life, but this isn't completely true. As a matter of fact, several different procedures and treatments exist that can help you reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Surgery, laser therapy and other resurfacing techniques are popular procedures.

Surgery may be an effective way to eliminate pregnancy stretch marks, especially because it can get rid of loose skin, too. However, stretch marks usually appear on other areas like the upper arms and breast. These cannot really be treated by a surgical procedure.

For some people laser therapy can be a good choice, however, the cost of the treatment may be too elevated for their budget. Other resurfacing techniques, such as chemical peels, require a couple of weeks for recovery and may be quite painful for some people.

Stretch Mark Removal & Microdermabrasion

The gentlest form of resurfacing the skin is through microdermabrasion. It will take longer to produce the desired results, but you will have a greater control over the procedure. A normal session may last 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Microdermabrasion uses abrasive micro-crystals to inflict a small bit of "damage" to the treated site. The body quickly responds by producing new and healthier skin cells to displace the damaged skin cells. You should be able to see a difference in your stretch marks after several sessions.

Often aluminum oxide and sodium bicarbonate crystals are used for traditional microdermabrasion. Neither one is toxic and both have antiseptic qualities. In fact, one of the greatest benefits is that they are both inexpensive which make the treatment affordable.

Unlike any other resurfacing technique, microdermabrasion, can be used anywhere on the body. This procedure can help rejuvenate your skin by eliminating fine lines, wrinkles, and even age spots. In fact, it can be performed once every six months as part of your anti aging routine.

If you still want to stay within your budget, you can purchase home microdermabrasion creams that work in much the same way as traditional microdermabrasion. This variant is a gentle cream that contains micro-crystals. Be warned, however, that microdermabrasion creams are generally gentler than traditional microdermabrasion and therefore, take longer to show results.

The good news is that this also allows you to use them every day, unlike traditional microdermabrasion. Some creams are made with natural ingredients that help relieve irritation caused by micro-crystals.