Derma Roller - get rid of stretch marks

Huge amounts of individuals across the world have to deal with strech marks. Both women and men alike, will find them appearing after periods of rapid growth such as puberty. Women, of course, suffer with them post pregnancy.

They occur as our skin attempts to maintain its expansion with the level of growth in the bones, muscles or, in the instance of pregnancy, baby. Invariably however, it fails to do so and tears form in the 2nd layer of skin, known as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks initially and fade gradually to a silvery colour.

The stretch marks are actually areas of skin with reduced levels of collagen. As the skin is ripped in two during the growth phase, it fails to restore itself so that it looks like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is little or no medical downside to having these marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don't look very nice.

Treating stretch marks involves increasing the levels of collagen within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by enhancing your own physical natural ability to generate collagen as opposed to introducing it from alternative sources. The best technique for doing this is micro needling, using a Derma roller or other collagen induction therapies.

A dermaroller is a hand held gadget with many small needles that you roll over your skin to start the healing process and increase collagen and elastin production to naturally heal the skin.

The other additional benefit of using a dermaroller , is the way in which it increases the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the very popular bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin far more effectively providing a much improved result.

As with anything health or medical related, it is important to do your research and go and see your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.