Top 5 Myths about Stretch Marks
Many people live with stretch marks that they hate every day. Even with as much information as there is available about stretch mark removal and prevention, some people still believe the myths that they have heard.
The following are the top 5 stretch mark myths and the truth behind them.
Myth #1 Only women get stretch marks.
Fact: While it is a fact that 90% of pregnant women develop stretch marks, other people also develop them. Men can also get stretch marks and so can children. Men who weight lift and build muscle quickly are prone to develop them. Adolescents who experience quick growth spurts often see them as well.
Myth #2 You can’t prevent them.
Fact: Although there are no guarantees, you can lessen your chances of developing stretch marks. Drinking lots of water and keeping skin moisturized with products like Trilastin or cocoa butter will go a long way toward preventing them .
Myth #3 You are Forever Stuck with the Stretch Marks that you Have.
Fact: This is simply untrue. You can try to cover your stretch marks, treat them with stretch mark lotions, or have them surgically removed. Many advances in skin care have also given us a some fantastic options for dealing with our stretch marks.
Myth #4 Stretch marks are expensive to treat.
Fact: Although some treatments such as a tummy tuck or other plastic surgery can be expensive there are other choices you can make to treat your stretch marks. Stretch mark removal creams like Trilastin can remove even old stretch marks quickly without breaking the bank.
Myth #5 Medical Insurance will pay for Treatments
Fact: we wish this were true, but most medical insurance companies consider stretch mark removal purely a cosmetic problem and will not cover treatment or prevention options.
