Preventing Your Stretch Marks
The fear of having stretch marks can trouble any individual. Many people connect them with pregnancy, but stretch marks can also be induced by weightlifting, weight gain and sometimes puberty, things that causes the epidermis to stretch more quickly than it is able to naturally.
If you already have striae you are likely searching for a means to lighten stretch marks. While removing them completely is hard unless you undergo surgery, it is viable to dilute their appearance.
A variety of skin treatments can help, like micro dermabrasion or laser therapy. There are more invasive surgeries like a abdominoplasty, which is a bit more common after losing weight or giving birth. However there are less invasive treatments as well, the most common of which is using something like Palmer’s cocoa butter. The main thing to know when applying a stretch mark cream is that it must be applied every day for a a few months for it to help.
The fear of developing stretch marks may be particularly trying during pregnancy because so many changes are already happing with the body. The weight gain itself can be difficult for many women and there is always the strain of losing that weight rapidly after as well. Despite that it is important to gain the right amount of weight for the health of the baby. Not gaining enough weight can cause the baby to be born early or to be born underweight. Although putting on too many pounds can cause other health issues like backaches, vericose veins and high blood pressure. It can also cause a higher probability of creating stretch marks, and creating more difficulty losing the additional weight after the baby is born.
If you are concerned about getting stretch marks, whether during pregnancy or before starting a weightlifting routine, your best defense is prevention. It’s best to prepare and use a good cream to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Preventing them from forming works better than working to remove them after they have already developed.
DISCLAIMER: I hope this helps, but please note that I am not a doctor so you should consult with your physician before taking any medical advice from the online world.
