There are several effective methods of stretch mark removal which can be undertaken depending upon the age of and severity of the marks. Also known as severe striae, these marks are caused by various reasons such as high body mass index, excessive body weight, high neonatal birth weight and teenage maternity. It has been found that the teenagers are more prone to retaining stretch marks than people of mother age groups. 

The most common methods of stretch mark removal include various kinds of laser treatments, use of certain retinoids and dermabrasion. There are various commercially available creams which also claim to be highly effective in removing the marks. The laser treatment is the most commonly preferred means to get rid of these abrasions. The pulsed dye laser technique is quite popular method though there have been certain reports of this process causing darker pigmentation in the treated areas of the skin. However the laser is not effective in cases where the abrasions are deeper than the epidermis and dermis of the skin. Microdermabrasion is another helpful treatment that is involves making further abrasions on the affected area so that there will be regeneration of skin that will obliterate the existing marks. Firing of tiny crystals at the affected portions of the skin to remove the outer layer is used in this technique. The popularity of this method is primarily due to its effectiveness against older marks and deeper marks.

Another natural and safe method that has been used traditionally for the purpose of stretch mark removal is the application of olive oil. The virgin olive oil which is considered to be the purest form of this oil is obtained by direct crushing of fresh olives. This oil is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which powerful stimulants for fresh skin growth. Thus repeated and continuous application of this oil on the affected areas ensures that a new layer is created to replace the abraded skin rapidly. Massaging natural olive oil on the skin helps keep it supple while gradually reducing the stretch signs from the surface. Certain other natural products like coconut cream are also used in some parts for this purpose.

Combining modern technology with traditional treatments that rely on natural and organic products is the best combination to achieve the desired results. The use of natural oils and creams after a laser or microdemabrasion treatment considerably helps the cause of stretch mark removal.