Stretch marks or stretch marks are characteristic small scars that can appear on various parts of the skin. One of the main places where stretch marks are localized is the buttocks. The lack of collagen protein, which gives the skin elasticity, leads to the fact that in places where there is strong stretching, the skin becomes thinner, resulting in tears in the epidermis. The body, trying to restore the skin at the site of microtrauma, replaces healthy tissue with scar tissue. As a result, stretch marks appear, particularly on the buttocks. Women are usually susceptible to the formation of such stretch marks. However, stretch marks on the buttocks can also appear in men and children...
What are stretch marks or stretch marks?
Stretch marks (striae) are a cosmetic defect that consists of atrophic scars on the skin in the form of strips of varying widths and lengths. Striae are colored from white to bright red and are most often localized in places of greatest extensibility of the skin: on the mammary glands, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, shoulders, back, etc. They can be either single or multiple, affecting large areas of the skin. Typically, atrophic scars in the form of striae are located at the same level with the skin surface, or have a retracted shape, creating a depression in the skin texture.
Stretch marks do not pose a health hazard, but this cosmetic defect causes serious emotional discomfort to their owners due to aesthetic unattractiveness.
Massage
Dry massage with special brushes - drybrushing - gives an excellent result in the fight against stretch marks. With regular use of such brushes, the skin is cleansed of dead particles, becomes smooth and soft, cellulite and stretch marks become less pronounced. The main rule of dry massage is that movements should be in the direction of the lymph: from the feet to the heart.
Dry massage is easy to perform yourself at home - the whole process will take no more than 15 minutes. Brushes make the skin elastic and well-groomed, and also relieve stress, relax muscles and activate recovery processes.
For a massage to be effective, it is important not only to do it correctly, but also to choose a quality brush. ARAVIA accessories are made of beech wood and natural bristles. Natural materials will make the procedure tactilely pleasant, and the long handle will allow you to work on hard-to-reach areas.
Brushes vary in degree of hardness:
- soft, suitable for beginners and those with sensitive skin;
- The medium one will appeal to those who have already tried drybrushing and want a more intense effect on the skin.
Remember: any massage technique requires prior consultation with a specialist.
>> We tell you how to do drybrushing correctly in the article “Massage with a dry brush: technique, tips and contraindications”
Why do stretch marks appear?
The reasons for the appearance of stretch marks are very diverse: significant fluctuations in weight, puberty with its inherent hormonal changes, pregnancy, endocrine diseases, long-term drug therapy, heredity, etc.
With a wide variety of causes, the mechanism for the formation of stretch marks is one, and it is associated with the process of disruption of the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the skin. Under the influence of provoking factors (rapid weight gain or muscle mass, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, etc.), a situation of deficiency in the production of important proteins develops in the reticular layer of the dermis - collagen and elastin, which are responsible not only for the elasticity of the skin, but also the vascular wall. At the same time, the number of enzymes that destroy collagen and elastin remains the same. As a result, a pathological process develops in which the breakdown of the main framework proteins of the skin prevails over the rate of their synthesis, which leads to tearing and rupture of collagen and elastin fibers, as well as damage to the vascular wall of small capillaries of the skin. Therefore, at the initial stages of their development, stretch marks have a purplish-bluish tint. Then, at the site of the breaks due to the active synthesis of connective tissue, the stretch marks acquire a whitish-pearly hue. Unfortunately, this process is irreversible.
Stretch marks on the hips: prevention
Stretch marks on the thighs, which you can already imagine how to get rid of, may not appear if you take care of their prevention in advance. The first thing it should include is a healthy and balanced diet, which must be followed from adolescence. Limit sweets, baked goods, fast food, fatty, smoked and too salty foods, drink enough water.
Another way to prevent stretch marks is to exercise. Due to exercise, muscles become resilient and elastic, which reduces the risk of stretch marks. Particular attention should be paid to the prevention of striae in pregnant women. While expecting a baby, use mass and moisturizing creams on your skin.
It is worth noting that even surgical and hardware procedures for removing stretch marks do not guarantee that they will not appear again. Therefore, it is always worth observing preventive measures, and the main one is a correct lifestyle and taking care of your own health.
How to get rid of stretch marks?
Fresh stretch marks respond best to correction - the earlier the correction of stretch marks is started, the more pronounced the result will be. It is almost impossible to completely get rid of stretch marks, but you can make them barely noticeable and at the same time significantly reduce the sagging of the skin in the area where stretch marks accumulate.
The most popular methods for correcting stretch marks:
- Laser stretch mark removal is the most effective correction method. Our clinic offers several professional lasers to eliminate stretch marks. The main advantage of using lasers is their high efficiency - the result is visible after the first session. In this case, the effect is not only directly on atrophic scars, but also on surrounding tissues, significantly improving the quality of the skin in the area where stretch marks are localized. The procedures are harmless to health, with a short rehabilitation period. Our doctors have several methods for removing stretch marks with laser: laser resurfacing, fractional thermolysis, laser nanoperforation. It is almost impossible to say which laser treatment method is better. As a rule, doctors at our clinic use the most effective method or combination of methods in each individual case.
- Mesotherapy - vitamin complexes, hyaluronic acid, peptides, etc., saturated with useful elements, are injected under the patient's skin - drugs that stimulate the synthesis of new collagen fibers. Mesotherapy has the greatest effect when combined with laser techniques.
- Chemical peeling – stretch marks can only be affected at the initial stage of appearance in combination with other techniques.
- Microcurrents – low-frequency microcurrent pulses activate metabolic and regenerative processes at the cellular level. Our doctors use microcurrent treatment for stretch marks in combination with laser techniques.
At a free consultation, doctors at our clinic will conduct a diagnosis and select the most suitable method for eliminating stretch marks.
Ways to eliminate stretch marks
The fight against stretch marks must be carried out comprehensively. Here are the basic skin care steps that will help correct existing stretch marks and prevent new ones from appearing.
- Exfoliation.
- Massage.
- Moisturizing and strengthening.
We have collected all the necessary tools for you in one set.
The complex for correcting stretch marks includes a dry massage brush, stretch mark oil, raspberry cream scrub and lifting cream.
Let’s take a closer look at effective procedures and products that will help you make stretch marks almost invisible on your own.
How to remove stretch marks from a teenager? The main ways to combat stretch marks
There are a lot of ways to remove stretch marks from the skin, but to effectively combat the deficiency, it is important to take into account many factors - from possible contraindications to the age of the stretch marks.
Salon treatments
Among the procedures offered in beauty salons, the following are common and allowed for teenagers today:
- Wrap. Suitable for very fresh and small stretch marks. One of the most pleasant procedures - it does not cause discomfort and can give pleasure from aromas. To combat stretch marks on the skin of teenagers, wrappings with kelp, honey, chocolate, cocoa and grapes are used.
- Peeling using fruit acids. Most effective for fresh stretch marks. As for the old ones, the effect is achieved by a large number of procedures or a combination of different procedures.
- Mechanical peeling. It is considered one of the most effective types of peeling and can help in the fight against old stretch marks.
Pros : Salon procedures are performed by specialists, eliminating the risks of improper use of products. In addition, they not only fight stretch marks, but also have a generally beneficial effect on the skin.
Cons : The most effective procedures may be contraindicated for your child due to increased trauma or due to an allergy to the components. In addition, such services are not cheap, and you may need several sessions.
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine provides answers to almost any questions related to health and beauty. To remove stretch marks on the body in teenagers, it is recommended:
- Homemade wrap. Laminaria leaves, mumiyo, cocoa, essential oils and much more are used. You can easily find recipes online.
- Rubbing with natural oils. Anise and sandalwood oils are used, as well as cinnamon, patchouli, rosemary, fennel, bergamot, lavender, lemon, ginger, grapefruit and orange oils.
- Peeling with exfoliating agents. The most famous and affordable peeling is a product based on ground coffee. Recipes are quite easy to find; all the ingredients for any peeling will be very affordable.
Pros: First of all, cost-effectiveness. Most products can be easily found in the nearest store, and you perform the procedures yourself, without the involvement of specialists.
Cons: Some of the recipes are very dubious; their effectiveness has not actually been proven. And procedures such as peeling should only be undertaken if you are confident in your skills - otherwise, you are more likely to harm the teenager than help.
Massage
Experts say that the following types of massage are effective for getting rid of stretch marks on the skin of teenagers:
- plucked with oils;
- honey massage;
- hardware massage;
- vacuum cupping massage.
Pros : Just like salon procedures, massage can have a beneficial effect on the skin and even the figure of a teenager.
Cons : You should not try massage yourself unless you are a professional. But a massage from a specialist can be quite expensive, especially since one procedure is never enough.
Gels and creams
Gels, creams and ointments for stretch marks can be very effective if you choose the right product. The fact is that there are several main types of funds:
- Means for prevention. Such gels and ointments are not at all intended to combat stretch marks; they are aimed only at increasing the skin’s resistance to damage through nutrients.
- Remedies to combat fresh stretch marks. They help get rid of stretch marks that are not yet a year old. Such scars still have a reddish tint.
- Means for combating chronic stretch marks. They are aimed at correcting even old scars that are several years old. Such stretch marks look like light stripes on the skin.
Pros : You get rid of stretch marks at home, no need to go anywhere. Significantly more economical than salon procedures. Moreover, unlike traditional medicine, these are tested, reliable remedies, many of which are sold in pharmacies.
Cons : The effect does not occur very quickly, the use of physiotherapy devices may be required.
We have outlined the pros and cons of each approach, so evaluate the condition of the skin, budget options, and the wishes of the teenager and draw conclusions. The least traumatic, safe, but at the same time effective means are gels, creams and ointments. We invite you to pay attention to products from.
Creams and gels
The main difference between store-bought creams and homemade creams is that the ratio of ingredients in them is precisely adjusted, and numerous tests have made it possible to obtain a truly effective and safe composition. In addition, some active substances will be very difficult for you to obtain on your own. For example, FERMENCOL® brand products contain an extract from crab liver. Agree, it will not be so easy to get it!
When choosing a suitable cream or gel, it is important to understand the purpose of the product. Here are some of the main types of products to combat stretch marks:
- Preventive . For example, creams and oils used during pregnancy to moisturize and increase skin elasticity. However, they will not affect existing stretch marks after childbirth.
- Remedies for fresh stretch marks . They are effective if the stretch marks on your thighs have not yet turned white.
- Remedies to combat old stretch marks . Such gels and creams contain active ingredients that allow you to cope even with old stretch marks that appeared more than a year or even several years ago.
Pros : Creams, oils, mousses and gels for stretch marks are the most budget-friendly of all the options that can be called effective. With the right product, you can deal with both fresh stretch marks and old ones, without trips to the salon or traumatic procedures. This is especially true for young mothers who cannot afford to leave home often and for a long time, but want to quickly return their skin to a healthy appearance.
Cons : It is very important to choose the right product and follow the instructions exactly . If a specialist does everything for you in the salon, then you need to approach the process yourself with full responsibility, do not skip procedures and apply the cream or gel within the prescribed period. Sometimes, to increase efficiency and speed up the process, the use of additional devices is required, but the good news is that they are not too expensive and are available for free sale.
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine provides answers to almost any question - how to maintain youth, how to deal with skin imperfections and even overcome serious illnesses. Striae are no exception - there are many tips on how to remove stretch marks on the hips:
- Homemade scrubs. Honey-coffee scrubs are a compromise between massage and salon peeling. They exfoliate dead skin cells well and help destroy the connective tissue of stretch marks.
- Homemade wraps. It is most often recommended to use grape puree as a composition. Otherwise, the procedure is similar to the salon procedure, except that you will have to do the wrap yourself.
- Homemade cream for stretch marks. There are many recipes for such creams, but they have the same principle - mix solid, base and essential oils.
Pros : Most recipes contain simple ingredients that can be easily found in stores. You do not need to pay extra for specialist services or travel to the salon. In addition, all these procedures are pleasant and delight you with the aromas of fruits and essential oils.
Cons : The main disadvantage is one - the effectiveness of traditional medicine recipes is very doubtful. If you have fresh stretch marks, the chances are high that after scrubbing and supporting with vitamins, the skin will cope with the shortcomings, but old stretch marks are unlikely to be overcome. In addition, some home procedures can be dangerous. For example, using a homemade scrub can damage your skin.
