Having a baby is a joyous thing - pregnancy stretch marks which accompany the baby are not. Pregnancy stretch marks are horrible. Not only can they be physically unattractive but they can cause significant upset and stress to the new mother who has them. If this is you then please do not despair. There are things you can actively do to make your body look great again and help remove stretch marks.

So what can you do to get rid of stretch marks? Well you have several options.

Stretch Mark Creams

You can use specialist stretch mark creams. There is a mass of evidence and customer testimonials to show that stretch marks can be severely minimized and even eliminated with over-the-counter moisturizing creams.

Creams and oils, that contain vitamins which heal and maintain healthy skin, like vitamin E, can help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Many women also find a certain amount of success with cocoa butter, although it can also cause an allergic reaction in some people.

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Lotions containing alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) can be of some benefit in your battle to get rid of stretch marks. AHAs are usually derived from fruit and they are sometimes called 'fruit acids'. These creams can improve your skin texture and colour by increasing cell regeneration. AHAs remove the top layer of cells which then allows healthier ones to come to the surface which help with improving the appearance of your stretch marks.

Laser Treatment

You can get specialist laser treatment. Whilst this treatment will not remove the marks completely they will help them to fade. The procedure involves using a laser on the skin which will loosen the stretch mark scarring and the collagen fibres in the skin. The laser beam causes minor inflammation in the middle layer of the skin structure which then prompts the body to restructure that particular area, creating new tissue. Laser removal usually requires about five to six treatments, but this can depend on a number of factors related to your specific skin type and colour.

Laser treatment may also cause you side effects. Whilst undergoing the procedure the beams hurts! After the procedure you may experience bruising and blistering or some slight swelling or reddening of the area that has been treated. It may also flare up old cold sores. Following a treatment, the skin may also become lighter or darker, but it should return to its normal shade after a few days or weeks. The doctor performing the surgery will be able to explain more on this. One last thing on laser treatment. It's not cheap!! Expect to pay a huge amount of money for this procedure.

Make Up

The last way to remove the marks is fairly simple, quick and cheap. You use make up to camouflage them. Make sure you use a specialist make up like Demablend and that its waterproof if you are going to use it on holiday.

Conclusion

My view is that if you want to remove stretch marks then I would start with using a specialist cream first. It is without a doubt the most effective, cheapest, quickest and pain free way to remove stretch marks. Check out now Which Stretch Mark Cream to see reviews of the best selling stretch mark creams and learn which one might be right for you.