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Medical Video: Treating Pregnancy Symptoms : How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks While Pregnant
The bad news, you can't completely eliminate it stretch marks (striae). The good news: it will slowly fade over time. Stretch marks appear in pregnancy when the skin stretches quickly. Stretch marks may be in the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and breasts.
Creams, oils, or massage lotions will not eliminate stretch marks, but will soften and flex the skin. You don't have to use expensive creams or oils, enough with cocoa butter or good body cream.
For several months and years, stretch marks will fade and have almost the same color as the skin. Try to be patient. You might not like it stretch marks, but it will improve in about 6 months.
You may try several sports that use muscles in the area of the body that has them stretch marks. Although it won't eliminate it, exercise will help shape the area and disguise it stretch marks. The combination of exercise and eating healthy foods may also help restore the body after giving birth.
Doctors can prescribe creams that contain vitamin A, for example tretinoin (Retin-A). Creams should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding because they may harm babies in your womb. So it's important to use effective contraception if you use tretinoin.
Many doctors will not prescribe creams that contain vitamin A unless you have given birth.
Talk to your doctor before choosing laser therapy or skin surgery. Your doctor may recommend other ways to help restore your body.
