Under normal circumstances, in the second trimester, that is, 5-6 months of pregnancy, the pregnant mother's abdomen will be covered with stretch marks, and the mother with severe stretch marks will take a picture of her whole stomach. In order to meet the needs of fetal growth and development in the abdomen, most pregnant women will stretch their abdomen quickly, so stretch marks generally grow on their stomachs. But why even the buttocks, thighs, buttocks, and even legs will grow stretch marks? Will these parts also increase stretching? Can stretch marks really grow on legs? Let's take a look together.

Stretch marks on the leg

The answer is yes. The main reason for the formation of stretch marks is that the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin are damaged or broken to varying degrees due to the expansion of the pregnant woman's body during pregnancy, which leads to the thinning of the skin and the appearance of some pink or purple wavy lines with different widths and lengths. Moreover, once the stretch marks appear, it is very difficult to completely remove them, but they will gradually fade over time and generally turn white or silvery white, depending on the skin color of the pregnant mother.

Although stretch marks are difficult to remove, postpartum can restore skin elasticity and dilute stretch marks by applying stretch marks cream, using laser repair or insisting on going to beauty salons for care. At the same time, whether before, during or after pregnancy, mothers should pay attention to the care of stretch marks. Eating more foods rich in collagen and vitamin C will help maintain the elasticity of the skin and prevent the lines of stretch marks from continuing to extend. So prenatal prevention and postpartum care are very important. You can also do some moderate exercise during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks.