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

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





1. Used wound Operation Caesar

Even though most scars fade in one or two years, the scar never really 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, helps reconstitute collagen in the skin and soften scars.

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 the scars that have been around 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 new scars. However, do not use the product Vitamin E.

"Vitamin E can not change the skin collagen, nor is there evidence that topical vitamin that has any impact," said Stephen Metzinger, MD, a plastic surgeon at Children's Hospital, in New Orleans.

2. Sagging breasts

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the hormone causes more extensive breast tissue and surrounding skin dilate to accommodate this change. After that, the network will shrink, but the skin is no longer elastic.

"Although his tightness can be restored 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, making it up, and make the appearance more fresh," said Courtney Barroll, a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs, in New York City.

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

We recommend that you consult your doctor before doing exercise after giving birth. Do not use cream breast fasteners, for there is no evidence of such creams can tighten skin or restore elasticity.

3. Melasma

More than 70% of pregnant women will have melasma or 'mask of pregnancy', the dark spot on the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip that often fade after delivery but did not disappear completely. 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, skin peeling 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 products without a prescription containing hydroquinone 2 percent or licorice extract may also reduce discoloration. Do not forget to use sunscreen to maintain the results. The fastest way is to use makeup to cover blemishes or makeup.

4. Abdominal fat

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

Alternatively, try a push-up position, balance weight on the arm. Place a towel under the foot, and when you pull your stomach, slide 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

"Former stretch the skin in the abdomen, hips, breasts or buttocks are usually reddened and then thin out within a year. Many absence of the former depends 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 to build collagen, tighten skin collagen is damaged when interested. The side effects are temporary redness, skin peeling, 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 add pigment older skin cells, causing the skin stretch marks which has long been able to blend with the surrounding skin.

6. Landscape Blood Vessels

As many as 40% of pregnant women experience dilation of blood vessels 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. Varices can improve after childbirth, but it will not disappear entirely," said Dr. Masterson.

The procedure can help diebut sclerotherapy, the procedure of injecting the affected veins with a solution that causes the veins to close, then fade or disappear within 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.