Publication date: December 24, 2020.
Postpartum stretch marks on the abdomen are noticeable scars on the skin, which are most often localized on the abdomen, thighs and chest.
Their appearance is due to two factors: a sharp gain in significant body weight and changes in hormonal levels.
There are ways that help prevent the appearance of stretch marks, but they do not always have the expected effect.
If stretch marks have already appeared, then you need to get rid of them comprehensively, combining various techniques and methods.
It is almost impossible to completely get rid of stretch marks at home, but it is quite possible to significantly reduce them and make them almost invisible.
If you correctly combine dietary nutrition, massage treatments, physical exercise and traditional methods, they will become almost invisible in a fairly short time.
Causes of stretch marks on the abdomen
Striae often appear during pregnancy, since body parameters undergo significant changes during this period - weight increases quickly, hormonal levels change, and physical activity decreases.
For these reasons, the skin is subjected to sudden and severe stretching, and the body can no longer cope with sufficient production of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for the tone and elasticity of the dermis.
As a result, microscopic tears in the skin and connective tissue occur. As a result of this process, striae appear - stripes on the skin, initially pink, reddish or brown in color.
Over time it will change to light purple, white or silver.
There are many ways to prevent stretch marks from appearing on your body, but most of them will be useless if:
- there is a predisposition to the appearance of stretch marks;
- weight gained too suddenly;
- the abdominal volume is extremely large;
- the body lacks the beneficial elements that are necessary to produce sufficient amounts of collagen and elastin.
How to remove a distended belly after childbirth - professional cosmetology
Modern cosmetology is ready to offer many options for returning a flat, beautiful tummy. Of course, the cost of such services will be quite high, and their use during breastfeeding is limited. It is worth paying attention to the following methods:
- Bioreinforcement is a variant of mesotherapy in which a framework of slowly dissolving hyaluronic acid gels is created by multidirectional intradermal injections. As it dissolves, hyaluronic acid nourishes the dermis, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
- Reinforcement with biodegradable mesothreads or gold threads, creating a durable skin frame. This method of how to remove a flabby belly after childbirth will not work if you are planning a second pregnancy in the near future.
- LPG massage is a hardware technique based on a combination of vacuum and roller massage, the intensity of which is selected individually depending on the condition of the skin.
- Electromyostimulation - exposure to low-frequency currents increases blood circulation and activates regeneration processes in the deep layers of the skin, thus increasing the density of collagen fibers.
- Cryotherapy – short-term exposure to extremely low temperatures accelerates cellular metabolism.
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Remedies to combat stretch marks
To reduce the number and severity of stretch marks, it is necessary to approach getting rid of the problem in a comprehensive manner, combining all known and suitable techniques.
Regularly performing simple manipulations at home will help transform the body, but you should prepare in advance that the process will be long - it is impossible to remove stretch marks in a month, so you will have to work hard.
Massage
Carrying out massage procedures is an excellent way to get rid of stretch marks, but in most cases it only works on new, just appearing stretch marks.
If the stretch marks are old, then massage can only be used as an auxiliary procedure to help eliminate sagging and sagging skin.
You can massage both dry skin and pre-applied special cream or oil - almond, citrus, rosemary.
The movements can be any, but you should not impact the skin too much - pinch, pat, pull the skin noticeably, but not to the point of pain.
Such manipulations should be carried out daily, and if possible - twice a day, this will speed up the achievement of visible results.
The minimum massage course is 25-30 procedures, each of which lasts at least half an hour.
A massage in the shower helps get rid of stretch marks:
- buy a washcloth made from natural fibers;
- turn on slightly hot water;
- Massage problem areas in a circular motion;
- rinse with cool water;
- repeat the contrast shower and massage 2-4 times in one water procedure;
- After a shower, a moisturizing or regenerating cream is applied to the area where the stretch marks are located.
Cosmetical tools
A variety of procedures will help to significantly reduce the number and depth of stretch marks, provided they are performed regularly.
These include:
Taking a bath. In two liters of warm water, thoroughly stir a full, maybe heaping, glass of starch. The mixture is poured into a bathtub filled with slightly hot water. The duration of the procedure should not exceed 15 minutes. You can take such baths every other day.
Wraps. This method for eliminating stretch marks after childbirth is most loved by women. Its essence is to apply a mixture of jojoba and avocado oils (two large spoons each), lemon, jasmine, lavender, neroli and rosemary (10-12 drops each) to the skin. After applying the mixture, lightly massage the problem areas and wrap them in cling film.
It is important that the film fits tightly to the skin, but does not overtighten the dermis. If the tension is too strong, the blood flow is disrupted and there will be no result from the procedure.
Having wrapped yourself in film, you need to take a horizontal position, cover yourself with a warm blanket and lie down for about half an hour. Noticeable results will appear after a month of therapy.
Rubbing with ice - this procedure can be done daily. For maximum effectiveness, you can add aromatic oil or herbal infusions to the freezing water.
Compresses. This method works great on both fresh and old stretch marks. It is carried out like this: in fairly hot water (1 liter), dilute a spoonful of salt (you can take sea salt or table salt, large) and the same amount of lemon juice.
A thick towel is generously moistened in the mixture and the cloth is applied to the problem area for half a minute. After 30 seconds, replace the hot compress with a cloth soaked in ice water (you can even add ice cubes to it for maximum cooling).
The first visible results will be visible after 10-12 daily sessions.
Carrying out all kinds of manipulations in the fight against stretch marks should be combined with active physical activity and dietary nutrition, then the result will not be long in coming and will be more than positive.
Cream 9 months
In order to prevent and correct stretch marks, pregnant and nursing mothers can be advised to use the cream for 9 months. It is necessary to consult a specialist before using it. Nourishes, tones and softens the skin. Active Ingredients:
- essential substance of grapefruit;
- Shea Butter;
- wheat essential substance.
For accelerated absorption, you need to apply the product with your fingertips onto clean skin, as if driving in the cream. It is better to start preparing your body even before pregnancy, so that later you can do more pleasant things than treating stretch marks. It is necessary to constantly moisturize the skin, exercise and adhere to proper nutrition. If you support the regeneration of the epidermis at the cellular level, stretch marks on the abdomen will not appear.
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Folk and “grandmother’s” remedies
Traditional medicine offers many recipes that can reduce stretch marks. They are quite economical, and therapy can be carried out at home.
The most popular methods are:
Apply scrub to the area with stretch marks. You can make a homemade scrub from sour cream or olive oil, to which ground coffee, crushed and dried apricot, peach, almond, citrus seeds, and ground sea salt have been added.
After applying the product, the skin should be intensively massaged in a circular motion, and then rinse off the mixture under a contrast shower. You can apply the scrub to the dermis every other day.
Avocado peeling is prepared by mashing the fruit into a mushy state. Then a couple of tablespoons of cosmetic clay diluted in water are added to the mixture.
This product should be left on the skin for 25-30 minutes and rinsed off with running water. Such manipulations are carried out at least once every 2 days.
Cream with mummy. You can buy mumiyo at any pharmacy, dilute a gram of this product in a large spoon of pre-boiled and cooled water, and then mix it with 3-4 spoons of ordinary baby cream without additives.
Store the mixture in the cold, and apply the composition to the skin daily, or twice a day. After rubbing the ointment into the skin, do not wash it off.
Applications. Blue clay, previously diluted to a mushy state, is mixed with liquid fresh honey (all ingredients are taken in equal quantities).
The mixture is applied to areas of skin with stretch marks, firmly but not tightly, fixed with a bandage of maximum width and left overnight. In the morning, the mass is washed off, the skin is lubricated with cream, and the procedure is repeated in the evening. Such an intense effect will help remove stretch marks in 15-20 procedures.
Folk methods include those that were used by our grandmothers. These products are based exclusively on natural products that are accessible and inexpensive.
The best ways to remove stretch marks from the body are:
Rubs - a mixture of St. John's wort, string and chamomile (a large spoonful at a time) is poured with just boiled water, left in a water bath for 4-5 minutes, then filtered and mixed with a small amount of aloe juice and honey - rub problem areas with this mixture without rinsing it off after the procedure.
Homemade cream - a mixture is prepared from dandelion leaves, aloe juice, vegetable oil and oatmeal, crushed in a coffee grinder.
All ingredients, taken in equal proportions, are mixed until smooth and placed in a hermetically sealed glass or plastic container; the mixture is stored only in the refrigerator.
The composition must be applied every day for 12-15 minutes, after which the creamy mass is washed off under a contrast shower.
It is useful to visit a steam room in a bathhouse or sauna, having previously smeared the problem areas with honey - this method will help not only eliminate stretch marks, but also reduce body volume. You can smear yourself completely with honey - this procedure will make your skin soft and smooth.
The fight against postpartum stretch marks will be most effective if you combine all the methods to eliminate them, do not disrupt your diet and devote enough time to physical activity. Of course, you won’t be able to quickly get rid of stretch marks using home methods, but it is quite possible to significantly reduce them.
Surgical techniques for removing skin from the abdomen after childbirth
Abdominoplasty is a radical way to restore beauty. Despite the fear of surgery, this is often the only solution in cases where sagging skin on the abdomen after childbirth leads to a pronounced cosmetic defect. Surgeons will offer you the following techniques:
- Mini abdominoplasty, in which excess skin is removed using a small incision in the navel or bikini area;
- Classic abdominoplasty - the incision runs in an arc along the fold above the bikini line;
- Vertical abdominoplasty – excision and lifting is carried out along the midline of the abdomen;
- Combined plastic surgery – uses elements of previous techniques.
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Remember that a young mother should not only be happy, but also beautiful, and a distended belly after childbirth is a completely unnecessary element of the main female celebration - motherhood!
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