1. How does striae gravidarum come into existence?
The existence of striae gravidarum is mainly the effect of pregnancy hormones. And the distention of the abdomen also leads to damage and fracture of the skin's elastic fibers and collagen fibers, and thus the abdominal skin gets so thin, causing pink or purple wavy marks of different width and length.
2. When does striae gravidarum come into being?
It mainly appears in the medium and late period of pregnancy, becoming especially obvious 6 months after pregnancy.
3. Where does striae gravidarum appear?
It mainly appears on the abdomen, and possibly on the inner or outer thighs, the buttocks, the chest, the back of the waist and the arms.
4. Are there any symptoms before striae gravidarum comes into being?
a. Your belly begins to itch.
b. Red spots appear on your belly.
c. The color of your belly is different from that of the other parts of your body.
d. Lavender lines appear on your belly.
5. Why do so many mothers want to remove striae gravidarum? Is it harmful to the body?
It is not harmful to the physical body actually. Yet it affects the beauty of the body, and this may make mothers depressed or inferior, which is bad for their psychological health.
6. Do all the women get striae gravidarum after pregnancy?
Not necessarily. But according to reliable statistics, about 70% to 90% of the women get striae gravidarum in their first pregnancy.
7. Will striae gravidarum fade away by itself?
No, it won’t. it will not disappear on its own, but it’ll get lighter to silver white.
8. How to prevent striae gravidarum?
a. Before pregnancy, take more exercise, have massage often and adhere to sponge bath with cold water so as to strengthen elasticity of the skin. Meanwhile ensure adequate nutrition by taking in food abundant in protein and vitamin.
b. Stick to moderate exercise like taking a walk after pregnancy.
c. Ensure balanced and nutritive diet, avoiding excessive intake of carbohydrates and excess calories to prevent too much weight gain.
d. The water temperature should not be too high when taking a shower, and you can rinse your abdomen with water slightly cooler than your body temperature. Massage the skin of the abdomen with striae gravidarum removal cream, which will enhance the elasticity of the skin.
9. Does striae gravidarum only appear on the belly?
No, it doesn’t. Besides on the abdomen, it also appears on the thighs, the buttocks and the chest. So mothers should not just give care to their bellies.
10. Should I treat the striae gravidarum until it comes into existence?
Some of the expectant mothers may think that they will not have the striae gravidarum, or not want to treat it until it comes out. Yet it is these ideas that make them miss the good chance to prevent striae gravidarum. Experts suggest that you can improve skin elasticity by diet and body lotion application at the beginning of pregnancy so as to prevent stretch marks.
11. Shall women know the types of their skin before they remove their striae gravidarum?
Yes, they shall. Methods and products for striae gravidarum removal can be different as everybody has his or her own constitution. So it’s necessary for every woman to know which skin type they belong to?
12. Can every woman receive striae gravidarum removal treatment by laser?
No. The following groups of people shouldn’t take it:
a. Those suffering from internal medical diseases such as diabetes, refractory hypertension, cardiovascular disease or pulmonary disease.
b. Those with local skin lesions.
c. Those of scar constitution.
d. Those having received Isotretinoin in the past 1 or 2 years before the treatment.
The existence of striae gravidarum is mainly the effect of pregnancy hormones. And the distention of the abdomen also leads to damage and fracture of the skin's elastic fibers and collagen fibers, and thus the abdominal skin gets so thin, causing pink or purple wavy marks of different width and length.
2. When does striae gravidarum come into being?
It mainly appears in the medium and late period of pregnancy, becoming especially obvious 6 months after pregnancy.
3. Where does striae gravidarum appear?
It mainly appears on the abdomen, and possibly on the inner or outer thighs, the buttocks, the chest, the back of the waist and the arms.
4. Are there any symptoms before striae gravidarum comes into being?
a. Your belly begins to itch.
b. Red spots appear on your belly.
c. The color of your belly is different from that of the other parts of your body.
d. Lavender lines appear on your belly.
5. Why do so many mothers want to remove striae gravidarum? Is it harmful to the body?
It is not harmful to the physical body actually. Yet it affects the beauty of the body, and this may make mothers depressed or inferior, which is bad for their psychological health.
6. Do all the women get striae gravidarum after pregnancy?
Not necessarily. But according to reliable statistics, about 70% to 90% of the women get striae gravidarum in their first pregnancy.
7. Will striae gravidarum fade away by itself?
No, it won’t. it will not disappear on its own, but it’ll get lighter to silver white.
8. How to prevent striae gravidarum?
a. Before pregnancy, take more exercise, have massage often and adhere to sponge bath with cold water so as to strengthen elasticity of the skin. Meanwhile ensure adequate nutrition by taking in food abundant in protein and vitamin.
b. Stick to moderate exercise like taking a walk after pregnancy.
c. Ensure balanced and nutritive diet, avoiding excessive intake of carbohydrates and excess calories to prevent too much weight gain.
d. The water temperature should not be too high when taking a shower, and you can rinse your abdomen with water slightly cooler than your body temperature. Massage the skin of the abdomen with striae gravidarum removal cream, which will enhance the elasticity of the skin.
9. Does striae gravidarum only appear on the belly?
No, it doesn’t. Besides on the abdomen, it also appears on the thighs, the buttocks and the chest. So mothers should not just give care to their bellies.
10. Should I treat the striae gravidarum until it comes into existence?
Some of the expectant mothers may think that they will not have the striae gravidarum, or not want to treat it until it comes out. Yet it is these ideas that make them miss the good chance to prevent striae gravidarum. Experts suggest that you can improve skin elasticity by diet and body lotion application at the beginning of pregnancy so as to prevent stretch marks.
11. Shall women know the types of their skin before they remove their striae gravidarum?
Yes, they shall. Methods and products for striae gravidarum removal can be different as everybody has his or her own constitution. So it’s necessary for every woman to know which skin type they belong to?
12. Can every woman receive striae gravidarum removal treatment by laser?
No. The following groups of people shouldn’t take it:
a. Those suffering from internal medical diseases such as diabetes, refractory hypertension, cardiovascular disease or pulmonary disease.
b. Those with local skin lesions.
c. Those of scar constitution.
d. Those having received Isotretinoin in the past 1 or 2 years before the treatment.
