How to remove stretch marks on thighs?

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...

Why do stretch marks appear on the thighs?

Stretch marks appear in places where the skin is chronically overstretched. When the skin produces insufficient collagen and elastin, and the body lacks amino acids necessary for restoration, the damage is filled with fast-growing connective tissue. As a result, oblong scars and stretch marks are formed.

There can be quite a few reasons for the appearance of stretch marks on the hips and legs, but a few main ones can be named:

sharp fluctuations in body weight;
growth spurt in teenagers;
endocrine disorders;
pregnancy;
intense sports activities;
genetic predisposition.

Apart from the last point, stretch marks occur during certain disruptions in the body. Extremely rapid weight changes, muscle growth—anything that is stressful for the body and directly affects the skin can cause stretch marks to appear. It is important to understand why you have stretch marks on your thighs in order to not only effectively deal with them, but also to eliminate related problems in the body.

While stretch marks are common during pregnancy or adolescence, in other cases they can indicate serious problems in the body. If you see no reason for the appearance of stretch marks, we recommend that you consult a doctor.

Find out which method of correcting scars and stretch marks is optimal for you!

doctor Svetlana Viktorovna Ogorodnikova.

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What do red stretch marks look like?

These are stripes on the skin from 1 to 5 mm wide and 1-10 cm long, reminiscent of a scar, burn or the most common scar. They can be located both vertically and horizontally.

Usually there are a lot of them on the body, but sometimes there is a single defect that covers the abdomen, buttocks, chest, legs, and, less often, the back and arms. Red lines appear mainly in areas where the skin is stretched the most, where it sags.

In medicine, such stretch marks are usually called striae, which are the result of tissue injuries or subcutaneous fat. Sometimes this term is understood as band-like skin atrophy. Areas with this defect are characterized by slight relief; the skin may be slightly bumpy or retracted. When pressure is applied, it becomes possible for it to “fall through”.

At the very beginning, approximately the first few months, stretch marks are called young and have a bright, rich color, but over time they most often lighten. At the same time, the stripes can increase in size and merge into a single whole, forming unaesthetic spots.

Note! The red color of stretch marks is associated with their location in the area of blood vessels.

Types of stretch marks

Stretch marks are usually divided into fresh and old. You can determine which type of stretch marks you have developed by their appearance.

Fresh stretch marks	Old stretch marks
Red stretch marks on the thighs are fresh. Their age is usually no more than six months. The scars are quite bright; they can be not only red, but also purple. The easiest way to deal with fresh stretch marks is that they respond well to treatment, especially if you start eliminating stretch marks immediately after they appear.	Stretch marks become white over time, gradually becoming lighter. These scars are at least a year old and will be much more difficult to get rid of.

How to get rid of stretch marks on thighs?

Depending on the age of stretch marks on the legs and hips, the method of dealing with them is also selected. We suggest considering the main options and finding out the pros and cons of each approach.

Salon treatments

There are quite a lot of salon procedures to combat stretch marks, and new ones appear every day. Today there are several common services:

Wraps . The procedure helps speed up blood circulation and metabolism, which is very effective for fresh stretch marks, but is unlikely to help in the case of old ones.
Invasive procedures . Substances are injected into the areas where stretch marks appear to help destroy connective tissue and speed up skin regeneration. As in the previous case, they are effective for fresh stretch marks. For older people, it can only be used in combination with other procedures.
Peels . The essence of peeling is to polish the skin - using a laser or a special composition, the connective tissue is destroyed, in its place healthy skin is formed. A very effective procedure if you choose the right drugs and number of sessions. However, it is also very painful, which can interfere with the elimination of stretch marks on the inner thighs and other sensitive areas. In addition, after peeling, a rehabilitation period is required, and the cost of all procedures can be quite hefty.
Microdermabrasion . Mechanical damage to the skin to obtain a result similar to the effect of peeling. An effective, but rather traumatic method. During the recovery period, careful skin care is necessary.
ELOS-rejuvenation (Electro-Optical Synergy). This procedure combines pulsed light and electric current. Atrophied areas warm up and decrease in size. Suitable for eliminating old stretch marks.

Pros: Most salon treatments have an overall healing effect on the skin. Along with getting rid of stretch marks, you can get increased elasticity, even out color and eliminate other imperfections.

Cons: Many options are quite traumatic and require a recovery period and careful care. In addition, salon treatments are the most expensive way to combat stretch marks . Especially if we are talking about old stretch marks, which may require several courses.

Massage

As with other procedures, massage is selected depending on the type of stretch marks and the presence of contraindications. Today they most often offer:

Hydromassage . A pleasant procedure consisting of a massage using water jets and adding beneficial ingredients to the water. Unfortunately, it cannot be called effective, because... it can only help with fresh stretch marks.
Hardware massage . It is performed with a special device with attachments for vacuum and vibration massage. The patient is put on an endormological suit, which helps reduce pain. Effective for fresh stretch marks; for old ones, a long course or combination with other methods of struggle may be required.
Honey massage . One of the most pleasant types of massage. It is done manually, using natural honey or compositions based on it. The procedure only helps with fresh stretch marks, but it has a very beneficial effect on the skin as a whole and helps get rid of cellulite.

Pros : A well-executed massage will be useful not only as a fight against stretch marks, but also for tightening the skin, eliminating cellulite and as a relaxant.

Cons : Like salon treatments, massage is an expensive pleasure. At the same time, it is designed more to combat fresh stretch marks ; for old ones, you will have to combine procedures with other options.

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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.

Fighting stretch marks at home

Massage of problem areas helps to cope with stretch marks on the thighs and butt. It increases blood flow to the thighs and helps nutrients be absorbed faster. Stretch marks will decrease much faster if you combine massage with peeling, wrapping, lotions or creams.

Massage

Massage to reduce stretch marks on thighs can be performed both in a clinic and at home. Below we will talk about the simplest and most popular varieties of this procedure.

Massage with honey

A small amount of honey is applied to the thighs, and should not be smeared, but applied with patting movements. It is necessary to work on the thigh area until all the honey is absorbed. After finishing the massage, you should take a shower without using any detergents.

Manual massage

This massage technique is considered to prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the thighs. You can carry out this procedure if there are prerequisites for the appearance of stretch marks or if you are at risk. For manual massage, various essential oils are used, and the finger movements themselves should be pinching.

You should not stretch the skin during the procedure, as people for whom it is recommended already have a tendency to over-stretch.

Canning

This massage helps not only with the appearance of stretch marks on the thighs, but also with cellulite. For it you need to buy special jars, which are sold in most pharmacies. It is better to carry out the procedure after a bath or sauna, when the skin is as steamed as possible.

After finishing, a contrast shower is recommended.

Hydromassage

This includes a contrast shower at home or an underwater procedure in a specialized center. The skin softens and stretch marks decrease, elasticity returns.

Wraps

In addition to massage, you can perform a wrap procedure to reduce stretch marks on the thighs. This is a fairly effective procedure, which requires polyethylene and a special composition, which will affect the necessary areas.

Polyethylene creates a greenhouse effect on the surface of the skin, which increases the temperature. Such a high temperature helps to quickly absorb the beneficial substances contained in the special applied product. Most often, Dead Sea mud, clay, algae and chocolate are used to remove stretch marks on thighs.

Cosmetologists usually recommend the use of products containing brown algae - kelp. They contain a large amount of alginic acid and other microelements beneficial for the skin. All this allows you to make the skin on your thighs more elastic and elastic.

Baths

Taking a bath is another useful procedure for reducing stretch marks on thighs. Baths with nutrients and essential oils should be taken at least three times a week and for at least 20 minutes. Most often, products with algae, various moisturizers, essential oils of citrus fruits, geranium, nutmeg and incense are recommended for taking such baths. All this will make the skin softer and activate regeneration processes.

Scrubs

Scrubs help make the skin softer, remove dead skin cells and activate regeneration. Therefore, they are very helpful in combating stretch marks.

At home, you can use homemade products, for example, sea salt and cream or coffee grounds and olive oil. The scrub should be applied to problem areas with massaging movements, and then rinsed off the excess with warm water. Afterwards you can take a contrast shower.

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.

How to prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the skin?

During pregnancy, it is important to follow the principles of prevention that will protect the skin from stretch marks. First, you need to add foods rich in vitamin E and C to the pregnant woman’s diet. Legumes are rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as green vegetables. You should give up sugar, it reduces the formation of collagen in the skin.

It is also necessary to monitor your water balance. If the pregnant woman is not bothered by body edema and there are no special recommendations from the supervising doctor, it is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. It is also necessary to monitor the nutrition of the skin, moisturize it with special creams and lotions, and use a hard-bristled brush when washing.

Moderate physical activity increases muscle tone. For this purpose there are special group classes in the gym. Women during pregnancy usually practice yoga. If physical exercise is contraindicated for health reasons, you should spend more time walking at a brisk pace.