When to Use Surgery

Stretch removal by surgery is the only effective option for the complete and definitive removal of stretch marks. Other methods, including laser removal and natural removal, reduce stretch mark visibility, but can not eliminate them completely. Although there are no health risks, stretch marks are a source of fear and insecurity for many people. When patients want to eliminate stretch marks and not just camouflage them, then surgical removal of stretch marks is still the only viable solution. Creams and lotions are very effective prevention measures, but at best, they will only “fade” existing serious stretch scars.

The Areas of The Body, Which Can Be Treated

Abdominoplasty, better known as “Tummy Tuck” is currently the only effective means of surgery to stretch removal. Tummy Tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin in the lower half of the abdominal region. This stretch removal successfully removes the stretch marks appearing below the navel, with excess skin. At this time, no surgery exists for the removal of stretch marks in other parts of the body.

The Stretch Mark Surgical Procedure

Stretch marks are most often the result of pregnancy and weight gain. Pregnancy and weight gain may also leave patients with more skin in the abdomen and abdominoplasty corrects weak abdominal muscles and skin to the conditions they are supposed to be. During the abdominoplasty, the abdominal muscles and skin recovered from the abdomen is pulled down, and doctors remove the excess skin. All the skin with stretch marks below the navel disappear because they are removed. Accordingly, abdominoplasty surgery improves the size and shape of the abdomen at the same time and allows for surgical removal of stretch marks. However, it is important to note that abdominoplasty is not specifically designed for stretch removal. Stretch removal is merely a coincidental benefit of the Tummy Tuck procedure. Tummy Tuck surgery is a serious procedure and should not be done only for stretch removal. Consult your doctor about what makes a good candidate for tummy tuck procedures.