how do i get rid of them? i mean i already asked my doctor and she said that nothing can help. but i am only 17 with stretch marks all over my thighs and butt. its really disgusting and i lost my confidence in wearing bikinis. it wasn`t like this last year. all of a sudden, stretch marks everywhere.
and i`ve been pretty healthy, haven`t gained much or lost much weight so why is this happening? i haven`t gave birth either. help me?
2006-06-11 06:13:21 · 14 answers · asked by Andrea 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
i`m 5`7 108lbs and i`ve been that since the last few years.
2006-06-11 06:14:16 · update #1
coco or shea butter helps a lot.. you cant get rid of them but you can kinda make them fade as you continue to use the lotion.. also dont scratch them it makes them darker...
2006-06-11 06:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by brieana_lee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis, and common creams can't reach that far deep. Vitamin E and cocoa butter treatments can make your skin feel soft and supple, but they won't make your skin mark-free. You'll need to talk to a doctor, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon if you want to seriously reduce the lines.
Prescription creams containing Tretinoin, also called Retin-A, may help reduce the appearance of fresh stretch marks.
2006-06-11 06:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh i know i hate them too but there is help i use a stretch mark cream that cant get rid of them but can prevent more from coming and i heard about a Laser surgery u can get done that doesn't fully get rid of them but makes them disappear quite a bit the problem is they carry a risk of discoloration and scarring especially in darker skin tones...the lasers dont hurt but i bet that to get it done it costs major bucks.. i hear it works really well though hoped i helped!
2006-06-11 07:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kitkat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting vitamin E oil on them. Cocoa butter may help as well. I had them a few years ago and I put Vitamin E oil on them and you can't hardly see them now. Good luck.
2006-06-11 14:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try bodyshape by avon. It helps with stretch marks and cellulite. you can't get rid of stretch marks but this creme will definatly help with making them less noticeable. I use it and it took about a week and I could definatly see results.
2006-06-11 07:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given no wieght gain/loss/childbirth, I would say to visit your dermatologist and get a professional opinion. Try to gain a bit of weight and see if that helps.
2006-06-11 06:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's some real info and help: http://www.stretch-marks-removal.com/get_rid_stretch_marks.htm
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2006-06-14 07:25:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family and freinds have had this problem and they said that cocoa butter can help with this. THEY said it works but i'm not 100% sure. I guess it's worth a try!
2006-06-11 06:18:57 · answer #8 · answered by Queen B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use cocoa butter creme and drink lots of water and use a body scrub in the shower helps smooth the feel of them (don't scrub too hard) and sunbathe
hope this helps you out x
2006-06-11 06:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by bounkie2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, I know!! I think you'd be surprised how many people have them....But, your Dr. is right. It's really all about family genes....to prevent any more, I'f load up on water.....maight make the skin more elastic. Good luck!!
2006-06-11 06:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by 4in5yearsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋