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Over 50% of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Rapid weight fluctuations are often the main cause, but genetics also plays an important role in the development of stretch marks.

Going through pregnancy is an all-in situation that doesn't leave you much time or will to worry about something as trivial as stretch mark treatments, however, if you ignore the problem it won't go away but instead, become more difficult to treat in the future.

Two common treatments for pregnancy stretch marks is surgery and laser therapy, but they have two downfalls. Both treatment options take quite a bit of time and they are costly.

Nevertheless, if you still want to treat your stretch marks without having to shell out all your life savings then you might want to consider using microdermabrasion creams. This type of treatment can be done at home and is less expensive than either surgery or laser therapy.

How Microdermabrasion and Stretch Mark Removal Works

Microdermabrasion is considered to be the gentlest form of resurfacing the skin. It may take a few weeks for the results to show, but you will have more control over the overall procedure. A normal session may last 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Microdermabrasion uses abrasive micro-crystals to inflict a small bit of "damage" to the treated site. The body responds to this injury by producing new, healthier cells to displace the damaged skin cells. You should notice a difference in your stretch marks after several sessions.

Both aluminum oxide and sodium bicarbonate crystals are often used for traditional microdermabrasion. Neither one is toxic or expensive.

Microdermabrasion can be used anywhere on the body. This procedure can also rejuvenate your skin by removing fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. As a matter of fact, it can be used once every six months as part of your anti aging routine.

Home Microdermabrasion Creams: No Hassle

These creams operate under the same "sanding" principal as traditional microdermabrasion. However, an added plus is that they also include soothing ingredients that can help relieve the treated areas of the skin. This soothing effect makes microdermabrasion creams a gentle alternative to traditional microdermabrasion.

As a matter of fact, some microdermabrasion creams are so gentle that you can use them on a daily basis, unlike traditional microdermabrasion. Some creams even contain soothing ingredients that help relieve any irritation that the micro-crystals can cause.