Stretch Marks Treatment

Every pregnant woman may experience stretch marks. This condition is mainly caused by hormonal changes and fetal development. If pregnant women want to prevent the occurrence of stretch marks, they can use exercise and eat some collagen foods to relieve them. Pregnant women don’t need to worry too much if they have stretch marks. They can use skin care products after delivery and practice exercises such as yoga to restore skin elasticity.

Can stretch marks be removed?

Pregnant mothers are delighted to see their babies growing healthily, but when the stretch marks on their bellies become more and more numerous, they will inevitably worry about whether the stretch marks can be removed.

Generally speaking, once stretch marks appear, it is very difficult to completely remove them, but they will gradually fade over time, usually turning white or silvery white. The specific color depends on the skin color of the pregnant mother. It can be said that stretch marks are proof of a woman’s transformation in charm and proof of the happiness of becoming a mother.

Using proper care methods before, during and after pregnancy can help mothers get rid of stretch marks. Eating more foods rich in collagen and vitamin C before and during pregnancy can help maintain skin elasticity and prevent stretch marks from continuing to extend. Postpartum mothers who want to remove stretch marks can combine skin care products with massage and dietary supplements to improve skin elasticity and thus remove stretch marks.

When do stretch marks appear?

When a woman is pregnant for more than 3 months, the enlarged uterus protrudes from the pelvic cavity and develops into the abdominal cavity. The abdomen begins to swell, and the elastic fibers in the skin and the abdominal muscles begin to stretch. It will become more obvious after 6 months of pregnancy, the skin elastic fibers will gradually break, and irregular pink or purple longitudinal cracks will slowly appear on the abdominal skin surface. After the baby is born, the broken elastic fibers are gradually repaired, but it is difficult to restore them to their previous state. The cracks on the skin gradually fade and finally turn into silvery white stretch marks.

The most common time for stretch marks to appear is one month before delivery. This may be because the weight of the fetus will increase by about 1 kilogram in the last month, and the belly will grow rapidly, resulting in stretch marks. Sudden weight gain in a short period of time can also occur in the second trimester of pregnancy, but most of the time it occurs close to the due date. Even if you haven't seen it the day before, you may see it the next day, or even on the morning of the day of delivery. Therefore, do not let your guard down just because it “has not appeared yet”, and make sure to continue the prevention work to the end.