But Those Stretch Marks

During pregnancy most women feel happy and content because they know a small wonder is coming in their life. What they may not know is that they will need stretch mark treatment very soon; after the birth of the baby to be specific.

 

Stretch marks are one of the prolonged postnatal problems all women face. Girls in the fields of modeling or acting often regard childbirth as a stop to their career only because of these stretch marks. But why should one sacrifice either career or the pride of becoming mother for stretch marks when there are many solutions that remove these ugly lines completely?

 

Stretch marks can be removed? Yes of course. There are a lot of remedies that lighten stretch mark. You can remove stretch marks and get back the previous skin texture any time. Before delving more into the topic, let us learn the common causes of stretch marks and how they are formed.

 

A lot of people believe that stretch marks are developed only during pregnancy. But that’s not true. Obesity and rapid muscle growth can also result in stretch marks or striae. These are nothing but skin scars due to prolonged stretching of skin.

 

Human skin has three layers, namely epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous stratum from out to inside. Dermis is the resilient middle layer of skin that gives skin its shape. When the skin is stretched for a long time – for months in case of pregnancy and for years in case of obesity or over weight, dermis loses its elasticity and fails to provide the support to epidermis. As a result stretch marks become visible.

 

Initially they appear as reddish or purplish lines running to haphazard directions. With time stretch marks become silvery white. Body parts where fat deposition is high are more prone to stretch marks. Abdomen, breasts, upper arm, thighs and hips are the places where stretch marks are often found.

 

Though continuous stretching is shown as the reason of stretch marks, it is not the only reason for these ugly lines on your skin. Internal factors like diet, hormonal changes etc. also contribute to stretch mark development. And both men and women can have stretch marks.

 

Different stretch mark treatments are available; the result may depend on the age, skin texture and food habit of the receiver. Hence it is better to consult a dermatologist to know how you can lighten stretch mark.

 

Dermabrasion and Laser Surgery are the surgical methods that help remove stretch marks. Maintain a healthy diet full of Vitamin A and C, zinc, protein and other elements that boost skin health. Also drink lots of water as water keeps your skin soft. To lighten stretch marks, you can use stretch mark removal creams and lotions. Consult a physician to know what method is good for you.