While we all love our children deeply, no mother wants to see those stretch marks that are a constant, life-long reminder of the discomfort of nine months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. While there are things you can do to try to prevent pregnancy stretch marks, these are no guarantee. Additionally, most women don’t realize that they have stretch marks on their abdomen until after they’ve given birth.
Unfortunately, the complete removal of pregnancy stretch marks is almost unheard of. There are a few plastic surgery options that can completely eliminate the stretch marks, the most common of which are laser surgery and micro-dermabrasion. However, not only are these treatments more expensive than the average person can afford, but they’ll also leave small scars themselves. They’ll also require additional healing time as your skin recovers from the additional damage done for the sake of beauty. The truth is that once you have stretch marks, you probably won’t have flawless skin in that area ever again.
Luckily, you can cheer up because there are many ways that you can reduce the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks – even if you can’t get rid of them completely. The best place to start is with lotions that contain cocoa butter, olive oil, Vitamin E, wheat germ or shea butter. These products will help moisturize and tighten your skin, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
However, the best method for reducing the appearance of stretch marks is to combine a number of natural treatments. For example, take a very hot shower to loosen the skin and open the pores. Take this time to use a loofah or body brush to exfoliate the skin and slough off dead skin cells. Finally, while the skin is still warm and the pores are open, massage the lotion or oil into your stretch marks. You may want to follow these treatments by splashing cold water on your skin to close the pores and tighten the skin, trapping the nutrients placed there to reduce the appearance of your pregnancy stretch marks. These treatments are most effective in the early stages, as soon as possible after you have discovered the stretch marks.
If you aren’t happy with the results of these simple methods or if it’s simply been too long since your stretch marks appeared, you may need to take further, more expensive action. There are many creams and other treatments that purport to reduce the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks. However, the truth is that not all of them work as well as they are advertised.
The best way to choose a cream for reducing the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks is to choose one that’s been developed by a company you trust. There are several on the market, from AVON to Clinique and from Neutrogena to Mary Kay. You may also check well known weight loss companies for stretch mark remedies, as stretch marks are common in weight loss patients as well. Finally, consult your doctor or a dermatologist for advice on the most effective –and the safest – treatments for your pregnancy stretch marks.
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