6 Ways to Fix Body Problems After Childbirth

After Childbirth, there were many changes in women's bodies. Weight problems might be dealt with quickly and easily, but other problems?

Here are six issues contained in the bodies of women after childbirth and how to fix it, as reported by parents.com, Wednesday (01/25/2012).

1. Former Caesarean section wound

Although most of the scars to fade within one to two years, the scar is never completely lost.

"The key to making the scar less noticeable is the way to handle it from the outset," said Debra Jaliman, MD, clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City.


Research has shown that the active ingredient in a topical gel mederma consisting of onion extract, help to reconstitute the collagen in the skin and soften the scar.

The gel is safe to use during breastfeeding or pregnant, and most effectively used for scars that occur under one year, but it can minimize a scar that has existed for eight years.

Other procedures performed in doctor's office such as laser treatments and steroid injections usually give better results, faster, but more expensive. Moisturizers can help skin look younger, and massage can soften the new scar. However, do not use the product Vitamin E.

"Vitamin E can not change the skin's collagen, there is no evidence that topical vitamin that has any impact," said Stephen Metzinger, MD, plastic surgeon at Children's Hospital, in New Orleans.

2. Sagging breasts

During pregnancy and lactation, hormones cause breast tissue more extensive, and the surrounding skin dilate to accommodate these changes. After that, the network will shrink, but the skin is no longer elastic.

"Although it can be returned fine through plastic surgery, do not actually have to use a scalpel to make it just a little tight," said Aron Kressel, MD, chief of plastic surgery at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City.

"Exercise will not increase the size of the bra, because the breast tissue is fat, not muscle. But exercise can change the pectoral muscles around the breast, make up, and make the look more refreshed," said Courtney Barroll, a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs, in New York City.

Some of the exercises can be done include: push-ups, lift the chest and then lie on your back, pull-overs, and chest compression.

Should consult with your doctor before doing exercise after giving birth. Do not use cream breast fasteners, for there is no evidence that the cream can tighten skin or restore elasticity.

3. Melasma

More than 70% of pregnant women will have melasma or the 'mask of pregnancy', the dark spot on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip that often fade after delivery but did not disappear entirely. Patches is due to hormonal fluctuations when the pregnancy.

Prescription bleaching creams such as steroids and tretinoin, either used alone or in combination. Many patients experience improvement in several weeks. However, this cream may cause temporary redness, flaking skin and dry skin. These creams should not be used while nursing or pregnant.

Procedure called glycolic can be done in the doctor's office to help remove the top layer of skin. Beauty without a prescription product that contains hydroquinone 2 percent or licorice extract can reduce discoloration. Do not forget to use sunscreen to keep the results. The fastest way is to use makeup to cover blemishes or make up.

4. Abdominal fat

Although the baby was born safely, bulge around the belly does not budge. That's because most of the skin and the muscle is still widening. Movements that target the muscles that wrap around the abdomen, such as sit-ups, will be able to help tighten the muscles around the abdomen.

The other way, try push-up position, balance weight on the arm. Place a towel under the foot, and when you pull your stomach, move your knees toward your chest. Perform two sets of 5-8 repetitions, three times a week. Perform up to three sets.

5. Stretch marks Skin

"Used to stretch the skin in the abdomen, hips, breasts or buttocks are usually reddened and then thin out within a year. Many of the least used is dependent on genetics and how quickly gaining weight. The sooner treated, the more likely to disappear," says David J. Goldberg, MD, director of laser research in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City.

Retin-A cream can help remove stretch marks skin. Retin-A build up of collagen, tighten skin collagen is broken when interested. The side effects are temporary redness, flaky skin, and dry.

Microdermabrasion, a procedure in which small crystals are used to remove the top layer of skin and stimulates collagen production, can treat stretch marks is longer. In addition, the FDA recently approved laser treatment to increase the pigment cells of older skin, causing skin stretch marks that have long can blend with the surrounding sjin.

6. Landscape Blood Vessels

As many as 40% of pregnant women develop varicose veins near the surface of the skin or varicose veins, most often in the calf and thigh.

"Heredity, hormones and pressure on the veins when the pregnancy was the cause. Varicose veins can be improved after delivery, but will not disappear completely," said Dr. Masterson.

Diebut sclerotherapy procedure that can help, the procedure of injecting the affected veins with a solution that causes the veins to close, then faded or disappeared in about two weeks.

Usually, it takes more than one session, and advised to wait at least six months after giving birth. Temporary side effects which include stinging at the injection site, muscle cramps, and reddish or brown spots.