Having a baby is an incredible process. You are growing human life inside of your own human life. The feelings one has during pregnancy and then the amazing little bundle you birth are some of the best human emotions on this planet. Women are incredibly blessed to be able to do such a thing.

The human body is remarkable in its ability to heal. However, it’s not perfect. As your body heals, you begin to notice certain side effects from pregnancy, the number one effect being stretch marks. You tell yourself stretch marks are a small price to pay for bringing forth life, but you want them to go away.

Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks or stripes (medically known as striae) that form on the skin from excessive stretching. Most likely your skin stretched too fast, causing tears in the elastin fibers of the skin. Stretch marks are in fact scars that won’t go away by themselves, and are very common especially in women.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks form usually because of rapid growth of the body. The most common affected areas are the stomach, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, and lower back.

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Who is Susceptible to Stretch Marks?

  • Teenagers are prone to stretch marks when they hit growth spurts.
  • Obesity causes stretch marks.
  • Pregnancy causes stretch marks as well. Most stretch marks occur on the belly and breasts for pregnant women.
  • Certain medical conditions weaken the skin and can result in diminished collagen and elastin production, which will leave the person with the disease susceptible to stretch marks. Marfan syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome are two examples of such medical conditions.
  • Topical Corticosteroid use can weaken the skin as well, leading to stretch marks.

How Do You Prevent Stretch Marks?

As you can see, stretch marks may not always be preventable. However, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of developing stretch marks:

  • Maintain a healthy weight for your body type.
  • Avoid yo-yo dieting. The constant increasing and decreasing of fat on the body weakens your skin over time.
  • Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. There are many vitamins and minerals that your skin needs to function and stay healthy. For example, vitamins A and C and minerals zinc and silicon are especially important to maintain skin health.
  • During pregnancy, aim for slow and gradual weight gain and try to stay at the lower end of the minimum your doctor recommends to gain for a healthy pregnancy.
  • Hydrate. Your skin is made mostly of water. Staying hydrated will keep it plump and soft.
  • Stretch marks  are not dangerous; however, they can be unsightly, and if stretch marks  are severe, they can affect self-esteem. They do diminish over time, but it can be years before they fade to an acceptable level. But what else can you do to improve the appearance of stretch marks?
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Microneedling And Stretch Marks

Microneedling procedures have been shown to improve the appearance of stretch marks. Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, microneedling utilizes tiny needles to make channels in your skin that stimulates your skin to produce collagen due to the perceived injury of the skin.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body that in all reality holds your body together. Its main job is to provide strength and structure and certain types are stronger than steel. Found throughout the body but primarily in the skin, bones, and tendons, collagen is something you couldn’t live without.

Think of collagen as the pillars that hold the roof (in this case your top layer of skin) in place. When collagen breaks down (as in the natural aging process), the roof begins to sink, forming pockets (in the case of skin, wrinkles). One of collagen’s main jobs is to beef up the skin when you receive a cut. It puts layers down to help support the spot where you were injured. This process is what microneedling re-creates.

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CONCLUSION

Microneedling procedures will speed up the diminishment of stretch marks through inducing the rapid formation of collagen. This will smooth out the appearance and cause your stretch marks to lighten. Odds are multiple microneedling treatments will be required to get the results you desire.

MDPen is a producer of microneedling pensmicroneedling serums, and also is a supplier and trainer of microneedling practitioners. We pride ourselves on offeringthe best products for the microneedling industry. We are confident that microneedling helps many people by diminishing the look of stretch marks, which allows them to feel better about themselves and their body.

Life is too short to waste on not liking how you look. MDPen encourages those who have scars, stretch marks, skin discolorations, or signs of aging to utilize modern technology and improve your appearance. 

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