How Do You Prevent Stretch Marks Before And After Pregnancy?
Do you feel embarrassed on seeing ugly and discolored scars on your abdomen? In this article, we would be discussing some important methods to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Stretch marks primarily appear when the skin remains stretched for a prolonged duration, thereby damaging elastin and collagen, the proteins that provide the skin its texture, resilience, and flexibility. This results in the formation of visible scars on the skin’s surface. During pregnancy, almost 90% women experience the formation of scarring – AKA – striae. Striae start appearing from the 3rd trimester in the form of red, pink, or purple colored scars on the abdomen. In some women, scarring even appears on various other body parts such as breast, inner and outer thighs, hips, and buttocks. In addition, formation of they can be observed during puberty and muscle building. Fortunately, it is now possible for many women to avoid scars by following tips that are mentioned below. • The best way to prevent st