It is important to be kind to yourself, and to your body, to avoid letting your self-image start to disrupt your emotional and mental health. However, for some, that is easier said than done and, to that end, sometimes finding the direct approach to fix the issue can also help you root out the discomfort that is caused by it, as well. Here, our guest author takes a look at some of the body changes that women find most stressful, as well as what can be done to fix them.
Weight gain
Most people experience some form of weight gain throughout their life, so it’s important to not feel embarrassed about taking steps to combat it. Becoming more physically active, in general, can help you maintain a more youthful and healthy appearance, but most changes to your body fat distribution will be done by making changes to your nutrition, and there are apps that can help you track what you eat for that exact reason.
Excess skin
Even if you’ve lost weight recently, it can leave a lasting impact. Excess skin is common in women who have lost weight, have gone through pregnancy, or are just seeing the effects of age. You can hold it back through skin firming creams but perhaps the most effective solution is the most direct, with body contouring procedures that directly remove that excess skin and tighten up the remaining.
Tooth loss
Our teeth can become damaged or lost for a lot of reasons, due to dental practices at home, injuries, and more. Whatever the reason, a gap in your teeth can make it a lot more difficult to smile with confidence and can profoundly affect your self-image. There are a range of options available, from temporary selections like dentures to more permanent and fixed solutions such as dental implants. It’s most important to recognize that there is always something that can be done, so just visit your dentist to find the right solution for you.
Fine lines and wrinkles
We all get them, but some of us get them a little more quickly, whether it’s due to exposure to the sun, lack of skin hydration, or just genetics. Aside from the host of skin products that can help hydrate and give nutrition to your skin, you might want to consider injectables, as well. Botox can help you address the wrinkles associated with excess muscle movement, like crows feet and smile lines, while dermal fillers help to treat the fine lines caused by loss of volume beneath the skin’s surface.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks are very common in women who have lost weight, as well as those who have gone through pregnancy. Thankfully, there’s a lot that can be done to make this scar tissue less noticeable, such as stretch mark creams that help heal the skin and lighten the colour of the marks over time.
Accepting yourself for who you are can go a long way but if some issues with your body are truly causing you stress, then it’s important to know what you can do about it, too.