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Suggest Remedies For Stretch Marks And Loose Skin Post Delivery
Question: I had C-Section delivery on 19th Dec,2015. My belly skin is very loose and has lot of stretch marks. Please suggest remedy to tighten the skin and getting rid of stretch marks.
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to use tretinoin 0.025% cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Stretch marks are a common complication of pregnancy and are due to rupture of collagen network that gives tensile strength to the dermis. This rupture happens due to excessive stretching of abdominal skin, specially during late pregnancy. Unfortunately, nothing can restore the skin back to absolutely normal, however, there are numerous treatments which can improve the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks also lighten with time. I suggest you to use topical tretinoin 0.025% cream (Retino-A 0.025% cream), once daily at night. As far as loose belly is concerned, it would also reduce with time as the uterus involutes and reduces in size. There are surgical options like tummy tuck which are performed to tighten loose abdominal skin, however, this procedure precludes any future pregnancies because the procedure would not allow abdominal expansion during pregnancy.
Regards
I suggest you to use tretinoin 0.025% cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Stretch marks are a common complication of pregnancy and are due to rupture of collagen network that gives tensile strength to the dermis. This rupture happens due to excessive stretching of abdominal skin, specially during late pregnancy. Unfortunately, nothing can restore the skin back to absolutely normal, however, there are numerous treatments which can improve the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks also lighten with time. I suggest you to use topical tretinoin 0.025% cream (Retino-A 0.025% cream), once daily at night. As far as loose belly is concerned, it would also reduce with time as the uterus involutes and reduces in size. There are surgical options like tummy tuck which are performed to tighten loose abdominal skin, however, this procedure precludes any future pregnancies because the procedure would not allow abdominal expansion during pregnancy.
Regards
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