How Do You Remove Stretch Marks With Surgery?
When a person gains weight rapidly, such as during pregnancy, the skin stretches to accommodate the extra mass. Although the skin has good elasticity, it can reach a point where the lower layers tear instead of stretch, leaving small lines called stretch marks on the surface of the skin. Since these blemishes may never go away, you might want to remove stretch marks with surgery. Step 1 Make an appointment with a plastic surgeon. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss surgical options for the removal of stretch marks. You can perform an online search through the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Step 2 Discuss a tummy tuck as a way to get rid of stretch marks that appear on the abdomen. To perform a tummy tuck, the surgeon will remove the skin underneath your belly button. Since this is a common area for stretch marks, the blemishes will be removed as well. Step 3 Determine if laser surgery is an appropriate choice. Laser surgery is less invasive and can be
