When to start applying to prevent stretch marks

Many female friends are worried that the stretch marks after giving birth will be very ugly, so they will use some products to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. There are some considerations on when to start applying it to prevent stretch marks. First of all, it cannot be used in the first three months of pregnancy because the fetus is unstable at this time, and everyone's physique is different. It is best to use it after obtaining the advice of a regular doctor.

How many months do stretch marks begin to appear?

It is well known that pregnant mothers will have stretch marks. So, at how many months do stretch marks begin to appear? As the fetus grows and the amniotic fluid increases, the pregnant mother's uterus will gradually expand. When the abdomen expands rapidly and exceeds the stretchability of the belly skin, the fibrous tissue and collagen fibers rich in the subcutaneous tissue will break due to the inability to withstand the expansion, resulting in stretch marks.

In fact, at how many months do stretch marks begin to appear? The most likely time for them to appear is one month before delivery. Most women will have stretch marks on the skin of their upper thighs, abdomen, breasts, etc. when they are 5 or 6 months pregnant. However, not every pregnant woman will have stretch marks, and the depth, distribution location and range of stretch marks will also vary depending on individual physique, genetics and other factors. The first stretch marks that appear are purple or grape-colored lines, which will gradually fade to silver-white 2 to 3 months after delivery. No matter how many months stretch marks begin to appear, let’s first talk about how to remove them.

When should we start preventing stretch marks?

When using anti-stretch mark cream, you should pay attention to the time. It is not possible to see results or have no adverse effects by using it casually. Doctors' advice points out that during the first three months of pregnancy, the baby is in an unstable state in the pregnant woman's belly, and at this time, the outside world should try not to stimulate the baby's normal development. So don’t use anti-stretch mark cream during the first three months of pregnancy. The subsequent usage time varies from person to person. Due to different physical conditions, some people begin to gradually develop red fine lines from three months onwards, while others begin to slowly appear after five months. However, if you start using it after three months, you can do your homework in advance to prevent the occurrence of stretch marks.

The time of day to use anti-stretch mark cream is also very particular. From 8 am to 12 noon, the skin is most active and the effect of skin care at this time is good. Meanwhile, another time slot can be chosen in the evening. Modern medicine has confirmed that the regeneration and metabolism capacity of skin cells at night is two to three times that of during the day, especially from 10 pm to 2 am the next day. It is also a good choice to take care of the prevention of stretch marks during this period.

Will stretch marks go away automatically?

Stretch marks will not disappear on their own and are difficult to remove, but they will fade slowly, just like scars from childhood, not very clear but still visible. You can apply some oil to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.