There is a debate between researchers in the medical community who think that stretch marks laser treatments are more effective than using creams, and vice versa. Ultimately this is something that you, the consumer, will have to decide for yourself.
Anyone, men or women who develops stretch marks would like to know, can they be removed? And the fact is, most of the time the answer is no. But there are things you can do to prevent stretch marks (striae) by keeping your weight stable and your skin moisturized. There is a debate between those in the medical community who think that stretch marks laser treatments are more effective than using creams, and vice versa. Ultimately this is something that you, the consumer, will have to decide for yourself.
Stretch marks laser treatment is moderately effective on stretch marks that are pretty new; older stretch marks that have turned to a silver or white color and are somewhat deep do not respond as well to laser treatments. The laser treatments basically work to blur the lines rather than actually remove them. Of course, losing weight and exercise are probably the most effective means of reducing them, but in cases where they are unsightly, then stretch marks laser treatment can be considered.
The use of skin moisturizers and creams to decrease or get rid of stretch marks has not been conclusively proven to be a hundred per cent effective, but it certainly does not hurt. At the very least, use of creams can help to keep the skin moist and prevent them from getting any worse. Some preventative creams have demonstrated modest success in shrinking them, such as Revitol.
Probably the best stretch mark creams to use are those with the following ingredients: cocoa butter, Vitamin E oil or shea butter. All of these ingredients have been shown to keep skin moisturized. The use of creams and lotions, while not effective in completely removing the marks, has been shown to at least slow or reduce them to a healthy degree.
If you're having a difficult time finding a cream that works for you, then it may be time to look into stretch mark laser treatment.
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