i just had a baby and i was wondering how do you get rid of awful stretch marks please help me.
2007-01-20 17:55:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Unfortunately those are the battle wounds us mothers bare, but they are wonderful reminders of how amazing pregnancy is. Try getting some of this stuff called Palmers Scar Serum it is really oily so might I suggest mixing it with something else. I used it on my belly and on my c-section scar and it reduced the appearance of them dramatically. Well worth the goopy feeling for a little bit. They aren't that noticeable any longer but if you look really closely you can see them. Good luck to you
2007-01-20 18:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch marks will fade over time, but you can do a few things to keep your skin in the best possible condition for healing. Start with drinking a lot of water, at least eight 8oz glasses a day. Eat properly and exercise when you're able. (I know that it's hard to find time to exercise with a newborn) Try massaging the area with lotion or cream 2-3 times daily. You might want to try one of these home made stretch mark creams. They are great for your skin!
http://www.allaboutstretchmarks.com/homeremedies.htm
This website also has a great deal of general information about stretch marks that you might find helpful.
2007-01-24 15:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by number1peechy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is the horrible truth about stretch marks they are genetic, no matter what you do during your pregnancy will not prevent them , that was my reoccuring question during pregnancy to over doctor and midwife... there is no way to completly get rid of them ... but what i did over my worst stretch mark I had my sons name tattooed...I mean you need to look at it as this is your trophy, they are mommy marks, they brought you your wonderful baby. But try an over the counter scar therapy that reduced my smaller ones.
2007-01-21 02:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren Jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best products are the butter creams.. I am in canada so I use belly butter as it is made here and availbe close to me.. but any of the butter creams or sticks (come in a deorderant type containter).. they will never fully go away.. but with time will lighten up
2007-01-21 03:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are still purple or red, good news, you can fade them. Use a scar cream, Vitamin E oil or cocoa butter lotion.
If they are white, they are already scar tissue and won't go away without laser treatment.
2007-01-21 02:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make scar creams that help that. Cant think of the name of one right now but they carry it at walmart in the beauty section..
2007-01-21 02:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by zdog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom told me while i was pregnant to moisturize and that reduce the apperance of my stretch marks.
2007-01-21 02:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by micka kay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will lighten. You can try mederma or cocoa butter....might work.....Most mommies have stretch marks and extra skin....no big deal....
2007-01-21 01:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to tell ya sweety but you dont get rid of them.theyre there to stay!! they do lighten up but over a period of time. you can get cream that supposidly takes it away but all you get with those creams is getting your hopes up.
2007-01-21 02:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by jrs wife! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only make them lighter they wont go away unless you get surgery .. get bio oil its works very well
2007-01-21 02:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by lil_meex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋