Stretch marks on breasts
We would all like to have perfect skin forever, but throughout our lives, we have to face metabolic changes, pregnancies, and even genetic factors that will affect our skin to a greater or lesser extent. These are the primary causes of the appearance of stretch marks. The problem of stretch marks can appear at any time, but especially during pregnancy or the transition from adolescence to adulthood. These are stages in a woman's life with a high probability of them appearing.
Stretch marks occur due to the breaking of the fibers that make up the skin: collagen, elastin, and reticulum. Initially, they appear reddish in color and over time they acquire a whitish tone. In the most extreme cases of broken skin, they can remain permanently purple. The appearance of stretch marks on the breasts is common in pregnant women and one of the most prone areas in general, let's talk a bit about it.
What factors cause the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts?
During the transition from adolescence to adulthood, it is common for them to appear due to the hormonal change we experience related to an increase and metabolic changes. If we experience severe weight changes at any time, they appear both on the chest and abdomen. The genetic factor is also influential. We not only inherit physical similarities, but we may also receive aesthetic problems and diseases. Stretch marks can also appear without pain or prior notice. In some cases, we may experience a burning sensation in the area where they are about to appear. Our best weapon is prevention, which can significantly help in alleviating and eliminating them.
Distension is another element to consider. It refers to the variation the skin experiences when it has to withstand the weight of fat in certain areas. Different fibers that make up our epidermis, particularly in such a sensitive area as the breasts. It is worth mentioning that stretch marks do not exclusively appear when we experience a sudden weight gain. In the case of uncontrolled weight loss, it is possible for them to appear.
Pregnancy is one of the most critical moments in our life cycle and the one with the highest risk of them appearing, both in the chest and abdomen areas. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the breasts tend to increase in size. There's no rule for how much, but on average, they can grow one cup size and one to two band sizes around the chest. From the second trimester onward, this growth stabilizes until what we call the milk rise, at which point they will increase again by about half a size more.
Once the baby is born and you start breastfeeding, your breasts will increase and decrease by about half a size between feedings. After the breastfeeding period ends, there is no set rule for how your breasts will look; in some women, they may remain slightly larger than they were before, while in others, they may decrease. Likewise, if you choose not to breastfeed, or for any reason are unable to, the sudden hormone changes post-birth will lead to a rapid decrease in the size of your breasts.
In any case, these volume changes weaken the delicate skin of your breasts, losing their elasticity and becoming more flabby. As you can see, the breasts are one of the parts of the body, along with the belly, that undergo the most changes during and after pregnancy, making them prone to developing the dreaded stretch marks. To preserve the beauty of your breasts, it is necessary to take daily care of them from the start of pregnancy.
The advice that dermatologists give is to maintain hydration in sensitive areas so that the skin can stretch without breaking. Especially during the second trimester of pregnancy. During this period, the skin undergoes the most stretching, increasing the likelihood of the dreaded stretch marks appearing.
Remedies to avoid or eliminate stretch marks on the breasts
The remedies we have already covered in other articles are also valid for this area: - Stay hydrated by drinking 2 liters of water daily. - To regenerate our skin and facilitate collagen production, it is advisable to consume apple and carrot juices, especially for breakfast. - Eating fresh strawberries helps make our skin firmer and prevents it from "breaking." - Eating vegetables such as cucumber and celery, as they have a high value in vitamins and minerals that are very beneficial for our skin. Other more specific home treatments for the breast area: - Apply shea butter after showering and before going to bed. It helps regenerate the skin and covers the grooves. - Essential oils such as almond, geranium, lavender, orange, or coconut, as well as rosehip oil. They help relieve redness, but we must be very consistent in their application, especially after showering and at night.
Specific cream to treat stretch marks on the breasts
In the market, we find a wide variety of specialized creams for the treatment of stretch marks. One of the most effective and best-rated for its price-quality ratio is from the brand Suavinex, offering its special anti-stretch mark cream ideal for pregnancy: - It helps improve skin tone and provides elasticity, especially during times of risk (weight loss and gain, pregnancy). Combining extracts of rosehip and Centella Asiatica, enriched with vitamins E and F. - Reinforces prevention, facilitating massage of the area and absorption of the actives through ivy and horsetail, since these components are rich in silicon. - Its smell is very pleasant and is specially conditioned to the sensitivity of pregnant women's sense of smell. - It comes in a 400 ml container for a 3-month treatment at a modest price of 20 euros.
How do we apply the cream to the breasts?
Using the right palm of our hands, we wrap our right breast, massaging towards the shoulder from the outside to the inside. We will do the same with the left breast. We will repeat these massages at least 5 times on each side.
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