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Step 1
Apply cocoa butter to your stretch marks. Cocoa butter helps skin to regain some of its elasticity, meaning it can more easily return to its pre-pregnancy state. If you apply cocoa butter while pregnant, it can also help to prevent stretch marks.
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Step 2
Massage your stretch marks. Use circulation motions to gently massage the marks. As massage improves circulation, blood and nutrients can more readily reach the stretch marks, helping them to heal more quickly. Massage the marks for about 90 seconds three to four times per day.
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Step 3
Use a scar treatment cream on your stretch marks. Such creams are available over-the-counter in most drug stores. Generally, you'll need to apply the cream twice a day for 8 to 12 weeks before you see results.
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Step 4
Consume a healthy diet. Aim to get plenty of Vitamin A,Vitamin D and zinc. All these nutrients are essential to good skin health. Without proper nutrition, your scarred skin will not be able to adequately heal itself.
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Step 5
Talk to your dermatologist about laser therapy. Lasers are the most effective treatment to get rid of stretch marks. The laser light will target the stretch marks, helping to fade them. While it generally takes several sessions to achieve the desired results, many women report improvement after their first session.
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Step 6
Get chemical peels. A professional will apply chemicals to your scarred skin. The chemicals will react with your skin and essentially burn away the top few layers. After your skin recovers, your stretch marks will be lighter and less noticeable. After a series of treatments, you can see a significant improvement in your post-pregnancy stretch marks.
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Step 7
Consider cosmetic surgery. Many women get tummy tucks post-pregnancy. During this procedure, excess skin is removed from the stomach area. When the skin is removed, the stretch marks go with it. As with any surgery, there are risks. Talk to an experienced plastic surgeon before making a decision on the procedure.
