How Microdermabrasion for Stretch Marks Works?
Rejuvenation and Promoting Healthy Skin Cell Growth
Microdermabrasion can gently and safely help with the removal of stretch marks. Using light abrasives, these in-home treatments help slough-off dead or damaged cells allowing new, better-formed skin cells to emerge. Used with specially formulated creams, microdermabrasion can help heal and remove scars and marks.
Appearance of "stretch mark" scarring is quite a common phenomenon observed primarily in pregnant women and adolescent children. At present, different options are available for treatment.
One such method that has become extensively popular in the recent times is microdermabrasion. Illustrated below are some important facts that state the efficacy of microdermabrasion for polishing, smoothing and evening tone of skin marked by scars.
Skin Biology
Human skin is primarily composed of two distinct layers called the upper epidermis and the lower dermis. The epidermis is again divided into multiple layers, where the uppermost layer is termed as stratum corneum.
As the skin cells mature, they migrate towards the stratum corneum and form a layer with the older mature cells towards outside and maturing cells present on the inner surface. Hence, the skin layers present on top of the stratum corneum are mostly dead or shriveled skin cells.
For the inner layers to breathe, absorb nutrients, and remain healthy, it is important to get rid off these dead cells periodically. Microdermabrasion for stretch marks is an excellent exfoliation process to get rid of scars present on the epidermis.
How it works
The basic principle of microdermabrasion is quite similar to sandpaper where tiny aluminum oxide crystalline granules are used to scrape off the dead cells present on the upper layer of skin.
These crystals are delivered onto the skin using a handheld device and collide against the skin producing an effect of dermabrasion. The aluminum crystals do the work of a light-grid sandpaper. In the process, other aberrations such as scars, blemishes, wrinkles, and dark spots present on the skin surface can also removed.
Microdermabrasion for stretch marks is a non-surgical therapy that does not cause any side effects or allergic reactions on the skin. Secondly, this method is effective in improving skin texture and glow.
Unlike other skin care techniques, microdermabrasion does not involve the use of any harsh chemical treatment procedures and is applicable for any skin type. However, an important fact to remember is that microdermabrasion is a temporary skin care treatment and generally should be used in conjunction with stretch marks creams. This method cannot be used for repairing damaged elastin fibers present in the dermis. Microdermabrasion can be performed in different ways using different devices such as:
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Crystal microdermabrasion – This is the most commonly preferred microdermabrasion technique. In this process, small crystals are used to generate the required friction on the top most layer of the skin, thereby removing all unwanted and dead skin cells.
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Diamond Microdermabrasion - In this method, vacuum is used to remove all skin impurities and dead skin cells from the stratum corneum. In diamond microdermabrasion, a diamond tip head is used on the skin surface to get rid of all kinds of blemishes and stretch marks.
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Home microdermabrasion Treatments - This is a cost effective method where specially formulated microdermabrasion creams and scrubs are applied manually on the skin and massaged gently to remove dead cells.
Home microdermabrasion is less complex than other methods and can be easily done at home. Secondly, this method is useful in stimulating collagen production and skin repair. Some creams even contain moisturizers, vitamins, skin softeners, and nutrients that keep the skin hydrated, soft and healthy. | 
