Legs Stretch Marks

Causes of legs stretch marks

The so-called stretch marks appear on the skin especially during pregnancy. These striae, as they are known in medicine, appear most frequently during or after pregnancy. But there are also other causes which lead to the formation of legs stretch marks, such as the overstretching of the skin or strong fluctuations in weight. Stretch marks are often a consequence of the yo-yo effect after dieting. Stretch marks can also be caused by a weakness of the connective tissue and high cortisone levels. Also, young people and athletes are also often targeted.

Where do stretch marks appear?

Stretch marks occur mainly on the legs, abdomen, hips, buttocks and breasts. Initially, they appear as blue reddish discoloration stripes and turn into a whitish to yellowish color, for example. In other words, these "scars" fade increasingly, but they do not quite disappear.

Treatment and prevention

Many people suffer from the fact that their physical appearance is affected so they try everything possible to get rid of those stretch marks. A one hundred percent removal right at the beginning cannot be guaranteed, at least not in the case of strong stretch marks.

Ointments and creams

First, one should therefore also try to go for the simplest means to improve the situation. There are numerous creams and ointments available on the market. You can find ointments and creams that are based on jojoba, calendula and almond oil, which are particularly well suited to a reduction of the stretch marks. However, the emergence of stretch marks cannot be prevented with them.

The right bra

Since stretch marks can also occur on the chest and the connective tissue here is usually not too strong anyway, women should bear a good supportive bra all the time. This allows the connective tissue to become stronger and the strip is prevented.

Massage

Plucking and kneading are two forms of massage which are also welcomed when it comes to legs stretch marks prevention. You grab a bit of skin between your thumb and your index finger and then release it.

More options

Abdu cold and dry brush massage with a loofah glove can also be used for the relief and prevention of stretch marks. Sunbathing is also the highest possible sun protection method which can be selected.

Tummy tuck

The tummy tuck is a surgical method, but it is associated with some risks, so it should only be used only in extreme cases. In addition to this, the purpose of the procedure is questionable because it leaves scars. One should consult a doctor, who can inform you on whether the tummy tuck is a viable solution or not.

Laser therapy

You can also treat stretch marks with laser therapy. However, it is important that this procedure is only performed by specialists. They should already have a long experience with laser treatment. This method consists of a "shooting" light being focused on each affected area. Thus, the cells die, the scars shrink and the stripes and the skin are tightened. Anyway, you should consult with your doctor in any situation. It is absolutely necessary to find individual treatment for every kind of stretch marks especialy legs stretch marks. The dosage of the laser beams must also be matched to every single individual. The breast is often very seriously affected. These areas should therefore not be treated with laser treatment. Multiple sessions are needed before the final result is achieved in this case, too. It is important to note that this method does not always remove stretch marks completely. Also, this treatment can have a negative effect on the surrounding tissue. Therefore, it is also very important to consult your doctor in every kind of situation.