Retinol creams can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks after pregnancy.Photo ? M. HoelzerBefore you have your baby, talk to your doctor or midwife about treatment of stretch marks. To get rid of your stretch marks, early treatment will be the most beneficial. But most of the inexpensive options, creams and lotions, contain vitamin A derivatives, which cannot be used in pregnancy because of the potential to cause birth defects. Retinol is the ingredient that you are looking for in your over the counter creams and lotions. These are more frequently found in face creams, so if you need to use face cream, that is fine. Though this option can be more costly because it is designed to cover a smaller area.
Retinol works by trying to stimulate collagen production. It can take up to six weeks before you see any effect from this treatment on your stretch marks. These treatments will cost anywhere from $15-$80 per bottle depending on the brand. If you visit a dermatologist, they may also prescribe Retin-A, a prescription form of retinol.
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