Stretch Marks and Pregnancy don't Necessarily go Hand-in-Hand
Pregnancy is a moment all women look forward to, however, there factors that can make this wondrous moment seem less joyful than you had imagined. Stretch marks, for example, are one of the worst consequences of pregnancy for most women.
During pregnancy you may notice stretch marks appearing around your breasts, hips, and abdominal due to the extreme stretching of your skin which is caused by weight gain and liquid retention. If you gain too much weight you may also notice stretch marks appearing around your thighs and upper arms.
Here are a few tips to help you prevent and treat stretch marks during and after pregnancy. Keep in mind that these tips can also help you if you experience extreme weight loss or weight gain that is unrelated to pregnancy.
Prevent Stretch Marks Before and During Pregnancy
Your doctor may prescribe creams for stretch marks to help your skin adapt to the stretching that occurs during pregnancy. If used properly they will help your skin stretch without breaking.
Along with these creams it is important to maintain a steady weight gain. Too much weight gain in a short period of time will increase your probabilities of developing stretch marks not to mention make it harder to lose the baby weight.
A healthy diet can do wonders for controlling your weight gain. Pregnancy is no excuse for eating everything you see since you will only need about 300 calories more per day.
Stay away from junk food and overly processed foods. Both of these types of food are high in sodium and empty calories. They will make you gain extra pounds quickly.
Eliminating Pregnancy Stretch Marks
The best option for treating loose skin and stretch marks is plastic surgery. Plastic surgery will remove the excess skin as well as the unwanted stretch marks and leave you with nothing more than a scar that is hidden in the skin's natural folds.
Surgical removal of stretch marks is usually done on the abdomen and nowhere else. Stretch marks creams are very helpful in helping remove stretch marks found in other areas of the body. These creams are great whether you're treating extensive areas of skin or smaller ones.
If you decide to use a stretch mark cream then you should know that it will take a longer period to show results than if you were to undergo surgery, however if you want a truly effective stretch mark cream you should look for products that contain rose hip oil, snail serum or emu oil. Each one of these ingredients has effectively helped fight stretch marks for years.
BIOBODYCREAM is both a stretch marks removal and stretch marks treatment cream. It is a gentle way to achieve stretch mark removal and reduce the appearance of other types of scars on your body. Thanks to its key ingredient - snail serum - BIOBODYCREAM can be used on all types of skin.
Published March 31st, 2010
Filed in Beauty