If we had the answer to this one, we'd all be millionaires. But
we don't. Because once you have them, stretch marks are forever,
although with time, they usually do fade.
Stretch marks on your skin, are caused by overextension of the
collagen, which is the fiber under the skin. This can be caused
by pregnancy, excessive weight gain, obesity, and even body
builders who have "pumped up" their muscles may experience them.
As the fiber tears, you may see a thin red line that eventually
turns white as it heals. Technically speaking, this is scar
tissue, in such thin and hard to handle layers, that it would be
impossible to remove through surgery, not to mention extremely
invasive given the network of lines that many pregnant women
develop on their hips, stomach and buttocks.
Laser surgery is being touted at the newest method for removal.
It is a very precise science that may remove some of the marks,
but cannot repair the damaged fibers.
As is often the case with many things, prevention is better than
looking for a cure that isn't there. Avoid excessive weight
gains, and when pregnant, continue to exercise during the
pregnancy and afterwards, to tighten up skin fibers. While coco
butter based creams are often pushed as a cure, the most they
can do for you is to soften the skin, which will keep your skin
more supple, but won't remove stretch marks. Another tip is to
keep yourself well hydrated, since dry skin has less flexible
tissue, making it more prone to the tears.
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