what can i do to treat pregnancy stretch marks?

Question

Why do women get stretch marks in pregnancy?

Answer 1

Two Types: Stretch marks can be divided into two groups: red and white. The red stretch marks appear first and can be converted to the less noticeable white stretch marks with various laser treatments (designed to reduce the red appearance). The white stretch marks are, unfortunately, very difficult to treat. Individual practitioners have reported varying results with topical lasers, retin-a, and other anti.

Answer 2

Yes: Women may experience an increase in stretch marks during pregnancy as a result of your growing baby causing a stretching in your skin.

Answer 3

Stretch marks : Of course, as skin stretches beyond its usual limits stretch marks occur as elastic fibers in the skin permanently break and cause mild redness and inflammation.

Answer 4

50 %: There seems to be a genetic component so look at your mother or other women in your family. You can decrease your chances by keeping your skin well moisturized. If your skin is itchy, then you may need to apply more lotion or oil.

Answer 5

Common: The literature is varied but at least half of women will get stretch marks during pregnancy (striae gravid arum). However there are also reports that up to 90% of women will get stretch marks. Either way it is probably a 50-50 chance at best.

Answer 6

Abs yes/Marks maybe: If one looks closely, stretch marks may be barely visible after delivery. Development of abdominal muscles through exercise is possible for most women after doctor approves it. The exception to both is the case of women having large uterus from multiple gestation. The muscles can pull apart, requiring surgery to bring them back to the midline of the abdomen.

Answer 7

Minimally: You may benefit from a tummy tuck.

Answer 8

Tummy Tuck?: Depending on the location of the stretch marks on your abdomen, tummy tuck surgery may be helpful. This operation involves removal of excess skin and adipose tissue as well as re approximation of the abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss. Consultation with board certified plastic surgeons may be helpful to you.

Answer 9

Possible: There are a number of factors that influence stretch marks. Some may be the amount of weight you gain, the natural state of your skin (dry versus oily) and genetic factors. Try to keep the skin lubricated, eat healthy, take your vitamins, and watch your weight gain.

Answer 10

Good diet: "stretch marks" are not strictly mechanical. They are really metabolic in character and often appear in obesity. A good natural food diet and some vitamin supplements help. The largest organ in the body is the skin. Thus it needs to be fed properly like all the other body organs.Ask your ob/gyn.

Answer 11

Moisture......: Stretch marks affect as many as 90% of all women. If your mother had stretch marks, you will probably get them as well. Avoid rapid weight gain or loss. Eat a healthy diet. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Use a product with high concentrations of shea or cocoa butter, and massage it in 3-4 times a day. If you do get stretch marks, get treatment early for best results.

Answer 12

It can: Because your skin undergoes rapid changes during pregnancy, stretch marks may result. Fibers right below the skin may actually tear, creating streaks of indented and discolored skin. The marks are most often noticed on bellies and breasts.

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