brooke617 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I was wondering if anyone has had stretch marks during pregnancy and did anything about them to remove them. I am just about 9 months pregnant and have stretch marks on my breasts, my stomach, and my hips. Its so annoying. I dread so much wearing a bikini after I get back to my pre-pregnacy weight. Has anyone heard of a cream called retin-a. I heard it works but I know that there has to be something wrong with it. I was planning on breast-feeding but I will go to bottle feeding if I need to in order to use retin-a. Has anyone had any sucess with getting rid of stretch marks or knows anyone. THanks so much.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimmie Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Retinol creams help rebuild collagen but can be harsh and drying. If I were you I'd get some good quality Vitamin E cream and use that, or you can get special oils/creams which specifically target scarring and stretchmarks. You have to be religious about applying it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementine orange Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I've heard the vitamin E thing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 You will never get rid of stretch marks they are there to stay! As heartbreaking as that is (I Have a road map on my stomach and thighs from my pregnancy) They will eventually fade over time though so thats the good news and there are a few creams out there that help lighten them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 You will never get rid of stretch marks they are there to stay! As heartbreaking as that is (I Have a road map on my stomach and thighs from my pregnancy) They will eventually fade over time though so thats the good news and there are a few creams out there that help lighten them up. I'm afraid that's what I've consistently read over and over, too. I am six months pregnant and don't have stretch marks *yet* but am bracing myself for them. Speaking of which, when do they usually show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElektraHere Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes.....Sigh!! Just as MS mentioned stretch marks are there to stay. There are many lotions (Cocoa Butter) and potions (Strivectin) out there that claim they make them go away. Im not sure anything works. They do fade with time but they will still be visible unfortunately. Actually the only surefire way to make them disappear is to have plastic surgery and/or laser therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I didnt have very many stretch marks up until my 8th month and then they came out of nowhere one night and I woke up with the road map of the US on my stomach (No exaggeration) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooke617 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 I got my stretch marks around 8 1/2 months. THey also just popped up out of nowhere. My sister didn't get any stretch marks so I was hoping that I would be as lucky as her. Apparently not! SO, there isnt' much that I can do. Is there anything I can use while pregnant. I am going to see my doctor in about week. But in the meantime any recommendations? I am like so devestated. I cry everytime I look at them. ITs horrible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissTee Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Try and keep the area as "moist" as possible... My mum applied Palmer's cocoa butter on her belly twice a day every day once she started showing and she hasn't got any strechmarks! Also, massaging the skin will increase it's elasticity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro33 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I have also heard that nothing actually helps - you're either pre-programmed to get them, or get them a certain way, or you are not. Skin thickness, genetics and all that. I, unfortunately, have been programmed to get them. My friend bought me some Palmers body oil but I am not brave to use it because I have also seen a fair amount of stuff on the internet about terrible rashes women have gotten, which their doctors have attributed to pregnancy reactions to the products they have used to minimise the stretch marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissTee Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Yeah, I spose it is a genetics thing too. My mum may have been strech-mark free even with the palmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Stretch marks are genetic.. Cream isnt going to help whether you get them or not! If that was the case I would have perfectly smooth skin as I smoothered myself in all forms of "stretch mark preventative creams" when i was pregnant and yeah they did no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Like the others have mentioned, there are not supposed to be any creams, lotions, oils, etc. that can prevent stretchmarks or get rid of them. That's because the skin breaks on a deeper layer of your skin that can be penetrated. However, drinking lots of water is supposed to help prevent them, since it is the only way to keep those deep layers hydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaDonna Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 My friend bought me some Palmers body oil but I am not brave to use it because I have also seen a fair amount of stuff on the internet about terrible rashes women have gotten, which their doctors have attributed to pregnancy reactions to the products they have used to minimise the stretch marks. I essentially cover myself in that cocoa butter oil every day. So far, no stretch marks- but my mom never had them either so it's probably due to genetics and not the oil. The cocoa butter oil does make your skin feel very nice though. It's always wise to test a new product on a small patch of skin before you use it though- especially if you tend to have sensitive skin. To the original poster- you mentioned Retin-A. That's a prescription given by a dermatologist for acne. I do not think it would have any effect on stretch marks, especially since it dries out the skin. If you ever use Retin-A for any reason- do not go in the sun with it on- it can cause bad side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtbtrflydreams Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 You shouldnt cry over them. I also have a road map and I am proud. To me its kinda like a badge of honor. They dont ever go away they fade yes but you can still see and feel them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donster Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I would echo the sentiment about cocoa butter. I had burned myself badly with coffee once, and whereas a burn isn't nearly the same as pregnancy stretch marks, judicious and liberal use of cocoa butter allowed me to heal without any scarring at all. Plus, it's cheap and smells nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 You shouldnt cry over them. I also have a road map and I am proud. To me its kinda like a badge of honor. . Thats how I feel as well, infact I call them my "battle wounds". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Vitamin E Capsules broken open and then spread on scarring will lighten them. Not a cream, not some special mix... good old fasioned Vitamin E gel capsules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaDonna Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Vitamin E Capsules broken open and then spread on scarring will lighten them. Not a cream, not some special mix... good old fasioned Vitamin E gel capsules. That's true. I used the Vitamin E capsules on the scars I had after I had my appendix out and the scars are not even visable anymore. I will definitely be using it on my c-section scar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Speaking of CSections scars its what IVe used on mine and they are very light. It wont take it away completely but it makes it much less noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooke617 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 SO, then using the palmers cocoa butter while pregnant is fine. Like it wont have any effect on the baby will it? I know retin-a does if used while pregnant. But do you know if the Palmers cocoa butter for stretch marks is safe to use while pregnant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Oh no, putting lotions or cocoa butter or oils on your tummy can not hurt your baby. No way. Its not a bad idea, cause it will not cause any harm, go for it! =-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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