Whats the best method to get rid of them? Is there any surgical, laser, etc? what about creams?
2007-02-19 21:42:38 · 7 answers · asked by robin_b963 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Not really. They are actually scars, so generally anything that will help with scars will help with stratch marks but nothing will ever completely remove them. Provided you don't keep putting on weight the skin will eventually stabilize and the marks will fade from purple to silvery white, and become barely noticeable if you already have pale skin.
In the meantime you can try keeping the skin well lubricated. Cocoa Butter or Shea Butter keep the skin nice and soft and help promote elasticity.
But it is extremely difficult to avoid stretch marks.
2007-02-19 22:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by SydneyMum101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are surgical procedures to reduce them, but nothing can get rid of them completely. As far a creams go, you should look into Mederma. It is awesome! It reduces them significantly. It is expensive for an over the counter ointment, but well worth the cost. I got stretch marks with my son and this is what the doctor prescribed. A small tube costs about $20. It is much better than spending 5K on a surgical procedure that will give you very similar results! Good luck!
2007-02-20 05:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by willowcerisse 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to wal-mart...i can't remember the name of it but it is a stretch mark cream and it shows the picture of a preg. lady....that stuff works!
Cocoa Butter is said to be the best and thats the kind of cream ive used
2007-02-20 05:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberly D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
palmers cocoa butter specifically for stretch marks! Works wonders!
2007-02-20 05:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time you go to the store you should be able to find a lotion just made for stretch marks and if you can't find that one then the next best thing is coco butter lotion.
2007-02-20 06:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by T78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try coco butter, do plenty of abdominal exercises and have patience.
2007-02-20 05:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bio-oil, its a little expensive, but nearly every pregnant woman i know swears by it
2007-02-20 05:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by jacks my boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋