In pregnant women, stretch marks are called striae gravidarum and occur when the skin is stretched because of the deposition of fat in the body as the pregnancy advances.
Women who are doubtful of stretch mark cream or lotion that contain centella asiatica or hydrocortisone which are both known to have adverse effects on the skin can buy creams that contain natural elements like cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, olive oil and lanolin.
The effects of anti- stretch mark creams or lotions are not immediate as it may take up to four weeks before any visible effect can be seen; to this effect, you should endeavor to be consistent in your application of these creams or lotions on the affected areas.
Among the various alternative treatments for stretch marks is Aloe Vera gel which is extracted from the plant Aloe vera; this plant is common enough and can even be grown in your back yard garden where you can simply cut it off and apply to the affected areas of your body.
The cost of a laser surgery to remove stretch marks is dictated by various things such as the type of laser treatment to be used, the area of treatment and the number of treatments required.


