Most people who have stretch marks on their bodies find it to be quite embarrassing. And this embarrasment worsens when out during the swim season. The presence of stretch marks might make people lose confidence in their appearance. Several lotions, creams, and serums can help one eliminate or dull the appearance of stretch marks, but most of them do not work. So, if these topical methods are not treating stretch marks, plastic surgeries serve as an option that certainly works. 

Certain plastic surgeries can reduce and even eliminate the appearance of stretch marks. Herein, we will enlist the most popular procedures that can address such an issue. 

1. Abdominoplasty
This procedure is called a tummy tuck or a mini-tummy tuck, and it aims to eliminate the stretch marks from the lower abdomen. The surgeon removes excess skin and fat from around the lower abdomen. Subsequently, the skin on the upper abdomen region is pulled down and the gap is filled. In this process, the part of skin with stretch marks is completely removed and the upper abdomen’s extra skin is tightened and flattened as it is pulled down toward the pubic region. 

2. Breast Lift
Post-pregnancy, women may notice that their breasts get stretched out. The marks spread once the breastfeeding stage begins as the tissues in that region undergo quite a bit of stress. To reduce or remove stretch marks in that region, the surgeon will performs a lift procedure to reposition the breasts. Such a procedure tightens the skin in that region and eliminates stretch marks. As part of the procedure, the surgeon removes the stretched skin, leaving a smooth appearance.  

3. Thigh Lift
A thigh lift can help flatten the stretch marks on the exterior of the thighs, lower flanks, and around the buttocks. The are two key plastic surgeries performsed are outer and inner thigh lifts. In the former, the surgeon lifts the part of the thigh that runs up the groin and goes all the way to the outer hip. On the other hand, the surgeon will create an incision down the groin line in the inner thigh lift. It will go from there to the point where the thigh and the pubic area meet. Broadly, in both the procedures, the extra fat, and the skin is removed. Following this, the skin from the proximity is pulled to fill in the gap. Consequently, the stretch marks are removed. 

Beyond cosmetic procedures, there are also some non-invasive procedures for stretch marks. They may not eliminate stretch marks but will definitely reduce them to a high extent. Some examples include micro needling and laser or light therapy. The light-therapy procedures involved include Fraxel Laser, FotoFacial IPL, and ReFirme Laser Skin Tightening