Stretch marks are a very common side effect of the often-rapid growth and weight gain you probably experienced during pregnancy. On some women, stretch marks can look very prominent- they may be raw, painful and can be found anywhere they may have gained weight or grown quickly - breasts, abdomen, hips, thighs and even arms. Though the idea that stretch marks can be prevented by moisturizing the skin seems to persist, a large part of what causes stretch marks has to do with your genetic predisposition to the marks, as well as your diet, and how much you grew, and how fast, while pregnant.
Now that stretch marks are here, you've got some ways for treatment. Dermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser treatments have been found as successful ways to help your stretch marks blend with the rest of your skin, and some treatments are said to help the skin regain some of its elasticity. Speak to a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon if you're really unhappy with how your skin looks after a year or so. He or she will be able to advise the best removal remedy for your stretch marks.
Some creams such as Retin A, have been shown to be effective at fading stretch marks when used soon after you give birth. But not all of them are safe for breastfeeding, and may carry a risk of birth defects if you were to get pregnant again during treatment.
Remember - that no treatment is likely to completely remove the marks pregnancy left on your body, and if you have more children, the stretch marks will probably reappear. It's probably a better idea to wait until some time has passed after the birth of your last baby before you many any permanent cosmetic changes. That way you'll see what your true "new" body looks like and will have time to become more comfortable with it before you spend the time and expense on cosmetic treatment.
In the meantime, your stretch marks will eventually fade and lighten, from purply red to a silverish white.
Your skin will probably also tighten up a bit, which can make your stretch marks look less visitble. After they have a chance to get used to them, many women proudly carry their stretch marks as a sign of their changes their bodies went through during pregnancy on their journey to motherhood.
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