Lots of stretch marks coming up on my pet and thighs now in the last trimester. I keep applying oil but they keep spreading. Do these ever fully go away after delivery or do they stay forever? pls be honest yaar.
In our family, applying warm virgin coconut oil daily is highly recommended to keep the skin soft. They will not vanish completely but will fade significantly after delivery. Trust your body's natural healing process.
I have heard from my sisters that they fade a lot after birth and become very light. Keeping the skin moisturized with simple almond oil or cream is supposed to help a lot. I think we shouldn't worry too much about them.
They won't disappear completely, but keeping your skin hydrated with bio-oil or cocoa butter really helps them fade. Since my doctor allowed light yoga and walking, keeping my body active also improved skin elasticity. Don't stress, they are just badges of honor!
I am planning my pregnancy and honestly quite worried about this too! From what I have read, they don't fully go away but they fade into light silvery lines over time. I'm planning to start moisturizing early.
I am in my 3rd trimester and my belly looks like a zebra crossing! Honestly, I don't think they completely go away, they just become lighter. Right now, I'm too tired to care, I just apply some coconut oil for the itching!
Actually, stretch marks are caused by the tearing of the dermis layer as the skin stretches rapidly. My doctor explained that creams can help with itching and hydration, but they fade to a silvery white over months postpartum. They rarely disappear 100%, and that is totally normal.
