Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body for a variety of reasons. However, one of the most common reasons is that the skin is stretched too quickly either from weight gain, pregnancy or built muscle mass. The use of corticosteroid creams for an extended period of time can also be to blame. That said, stretch marks on your boobs will be treated the same, regardless of their cause. Whatever treatment you choose, be consistent in its application to get the best results and to fully get rid of your stretch marks.
Step 1
Request a prescription for tretinoin or Retin-A from your dermatologist. This cream works on new stretch marks only, but it can be effective in fading the red or purple marks on your breasts. Apply the cream once a day after showering. The redness should start to fade within a few weeks. If the stretch marks appear while you are pregnant, you will need to wait until you've given birth to use this treatment.
Step 2
Undergo pulsed dye laser therapy or fractional photothermolysis to treat newer stretch marks. According to MayoClinic.com, these laser therapies use light to penetrate the dermis and encourage the production of elastin and collagen. This will fade and fill in stretch marks after several weeks.
Step 3
Undergo excimer laser therapy for stretch marks on your breasts that are older than six weeks. During this procedure, your dermatologist will stimulate melanin or skin pigment production with a laser. After the area heals, the white stretch marks on your breasts should look more much like the surrounding tissue, meaning the skin tone has been evened out.
Tips and Warnings
- Start treatment early. As soon as you notice red or purple lines developing on your breasts, consult with your dermatologist immediately. The sooner you begin treatment, the more likely you'll be able to get rid of stretch marks completely.
Things You'll Need
- Tretinoin cream
