Stretch Marks And You

The fear of having stretch marks can bother anyone. Most people affiliate them with pregnancy, but stretch marks are also induced by weightlifting, weight gain and sometimes puberty, anything that can cause the skin to stretch more quickly than it is able to naturally.

If you already have them you’re probably searching for a way to lighten stretch marks. While removing them completely is difficult unless you undergo surgery, it is viable to shrink their appearance.

There are a variety of skin treatments that can help, for instance laser therapy or micro dermabrasion. There are more aggressive surgeries like a abdominoplasty, which is more common after losing weight or giving birth. However there are less invasive treatments also, the most common of which is using something like Palmer’s stretch mark cream. The most important thing to remember when using a stretch mark cream is that the cream needs to be applied every day for a period of time in order to reduce their appearance.

The fear of developing stretch marks can be especially difficult during pregnancy because the body is already going through so many changes. The weight gain itself can be tough for many women and there is always the strain of losing that pregnancy weight rapidly after the pregnancy as well. Despite that it is necessary to gain the right amount of weight for the health of the baby. Women who don’t gain enough weight have a higher risk of having an underweight or premature baby. But putting on too much weight can create other health issues like varicose veins, backaches, and high blood pressure. Gaining too much weight can also cause a higher probability of creating stretch marks, and creating more difficulty losing the additional weight after the the birth of the baby.

If you are afraid of getting stretch marks, whether during maternity or before beginning a weightlifting routine, your best defense is prevention. It’s best to think ahead and use a healing cream to prevent weightlifting stretch marks. Preventing them from forming works better than attempting to remove them after they’ve already developed.

DISCLAIMER: I hope this helps, but note that I am not a medical professional so you must consult with a medical doctor before taking any medical advice from the online world.