1, the definition of stretch marks
It is common for pregnant mothers to have stretch marks. The types of stretch marks are divided into pregnancy stretch marks and postpartum stretch marks. During pregnancy, pregnant mothers will have irregular patterns of red, pink or purple with different lengths and widths; After the pregnant mother gives birth to the baby, these patterns will gradually fade and the color will gradually become white or silvery white scar lines, which are stretch marks. Stretch marks are accompanied by the continuous swelling of the pregnant mother's stomach. The swelling of the abdomen leads to the damage or fracture of collagen fibers and elastic fibers, and there will be some irregular patterns of red, pink or purple, that is, stretch marks; With the change of postpartum hormone level, the color of these patterns will gradually fade, but they will not disappear, and may always accompany us. This is a sign of a happy mother.
2. The generation of stretch marks
Stretch marks usually appear at 2 1~28 weeks (6~7 months) of pregnancy and develop through the following three stages:
Stage 1: pink stretch marks will appear in the early stage, causing itchy skin.
Stage 2: The length and width of stretch marks gradually expand, and the color becomes red or purple.
Stage 3: At this time, the stretch marks are mature and will lose their original red, pink and purple tones. Within a few months after pregnancy, they will begin to fade, become pale white or silvery white, and have irregular shapes.
Step 3 remove stretch marks
Generally speaking, once the stretch marks appear, it is very difficult to completely remove them, but they will gradually fade over time and generally turn white or silvery white, depending on the skin color of the pregnant mother. Although stretch marks are difficult to remove, postpartum can restore skin elasticity and dilute stretch marks by applying cream, using laser repair or sticking to skin care.
First, postpartum maintenance
Three months after delivery is the best time to eliminate stretch marks. It is suggested that pregnant women can do some simple exercises at home, such as lifting their legs and eliminating edema. In addition, diligent massage can effectively eliminate places that are prone to stretch marks. At this time, pregnant women should eat more foods rich in collagen, such as pig's trotters and sheep's trotters, eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, strawberries and vegetables, and eat more milk and its products rich in vitamin B6. At ordinary times, we should also insist on nursing and massaging the skin to ensure adequate sleep, restore skin elasticity and relieve stretch marks.
Second, the beauty of medicine is diluted
At present, medical beauty has introduced various methods to dilute stretch marks. Such as laser, abdominal plastic surgery, etc. However, laser surgery generally says that the effect is not ideal, and it can only dilute the color and cannot smooth the stretch marks; Abdominal plastic surgery is mainly to remove excess skin and then sew abdominal muscles again. Although it will achieve a certain abdominal remodeling effect, it will not remove all stretch marks, but it can only be said that it will look much better. But if you get pregnant again, it will destroy the effect of the operation, and the operation cost is high, which costs tens of thousands, so it is not recommended for pregnant mothers to do it. Medical beauty can only reduce the appearance or range of stretch marks, improve scar tissue and improve the color and thickness of epidermis, and also make stretch marks look inconspicuous. Don't believe the advertisements that can eliminate stretch marks on the market!
Third, the beauty salon skin care
At present, many beauty salons have also launched services to remove stretch marks. Special magnetic fields can be used to remove pigments and lines, belly lines or therapeutic products. When you go to a beauty salon for skin care, the beautician will use professional products to remove stretch marks and professional massage techniques to remove stretch marks.
Step 4 prevent stretch marks
First, early pregnancy: prevent the growth of stretch marks
① Prevention from diet.
The changes of endometrium in early pregnancy and the secretion of placental hormone will reduce the tension and vitality of gastrointestinal smooth muscle in pregnant women, leading to a decrease in appetite. At this time, we should have a balanced diet, eat less and eat more meals, mainly digestible and light, and avoid greasy, spicy and irritating foods. Eat more foods that are beneficial to collagen fibers in the skin to enhance skin elasticity; Control the intake of sugar, eat less foods with high pigment content, eat more vegetables rich in fiber and fruits rich in vitamin C, and drink more skim milk to enhance the permeability of cell membrane and the metabolic function of skin. Correct drinking habits can keep skin elastic. After getting up in the morning, you can drink a large glass of warm water first, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, make internal organs work and help detoxify; Pregnant mothers with long-term constipation can add some salt to the water.
② Exercise prevention.
Obesity is more likely to lead to stretch marks, so more exercise before pregnancy, especially on the abdomen, can reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat and play a certain role in preventing stretch marks.
③ Apply olive oil to prevent stretch marks.
Pregnant mothers insist on massaging their abdomen with olive oil from the third month of pregnancy to the third month after delivery. Massage method is to evenly apply proper amount of olive oil to abdomen, buttocks and inner thighs every day, and gently massage for a few minutes until it is absorbed. Olive oil has a very good natural beauty and health care effect, and is known as "golden liquid", which has been recognized by many pregnant mothers in removing stretch marks. In fact, it takes a long time to remove and dilute stretch marks with olive oil. Experts suggest that in the third month of pregnancy, apply it to the abdomen and other parts prone to stretch marks, and insist on massage, which can effectively prevent and reduce stretch marks. Also insist on using olive oil to care for the skin during lactation, which can greatly reduce and dilute stretch marks. It is best to massage the abdomen with olive oil until the child is weaned after delivery.
Second, the third trimester: prevent the spread of stretch marks.
① Use pregnant women's underwear or abdominal belt: After all, abdominal belt can reduce the gravity burden of pregnant women's abdomen and waist, and can also slow down the excessive stretching and pulling of the skin downward and outward, which can prevent the formation or spread of stretch marks.
② Weight gain control: Weight gain during pregnancy should not exceed 2kg per month, and should be controlled at around 15kg throughout pregnancy. Pregnant mothers are advised to keep a record of weight gain. Excessive weight gain will make the swollen skin in the abdomen thinner and thinner, which is easy to produce stretch marks.
③ A reasonable diet is also needed: protein and collagen are properly supplemented, and eating bird's nest is also very beneficial to prevent stretch marks. Bird's nest contains a polypeptide substance-epidermal growth factor (EGF), which can stimulate the division and proliferation of various cells, promote cell differentiation, supplement collagen, and quickly repair damaged skin, especially for the prevention of stretch marks.
④ Moderate exercise: You can do simple exercise during pregnancy, such as walking and yoga. Doing some light housework properly is helpful to restore skin elasticity, especially to increase the skin elasticity of waist, abdomen, buttocks, breasts and inner thighs.
⑤ Moderate massage with external products: Massage can promote blood circulation, which is very effective in improving stretch marks, and the effect will be more obvious with external products that can enhance skin elasticity. Massage in the morning and evening, each time 10~20 minutes.