Strech Marks..ewww...how to make them go away besides using lotion??:s?

Answer 1

i use this tube of stuff called CoCo Butter it works really great, my cousin had brest reduction and she put that on her scars every day and they are really less noticeable and she put them on her stretch marks also. U can use it on your lips that is what i do, but it is at walmart well under $5.00. Its cheap and it works


I did some research about it this is what i found

First, you should know that your stretch marks will gradually become much less noticeable in the months after you give birth. But if they continue to bother you, consider making an appointment with a dermatologist to discuss treatment. Here are a few options:

If you're not breastfeeding, you can try using tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A). A few studies have shown that applying 0.1 percent tretinoin cream may help with stretch marks. In one study, using this cream reduced the length of the stretch marks by 14 percent and the width by 8 percent. In another study, it decreased the length by 20 percent. However, there's no good information about how the medication is absorbed, whether it gets excreted in your breast milk, and what effect it might have on your baby, so it's not safe to use while nursing. And because the cream works best relatively soon after delivery, while the marks still have their darker pigmentation, it may be too late to try it after your baby is weaned.

Laser therapy is another option if you're looking to improve the appearance of stretch marks postpartum. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a surgeon will use different types of lasers depending on the color of the stretch marks. One type reduces the color of dark stretch marks and another stimulates the production of pigment-making cells in already faded stretch marks. A newer type of laser therapy can be used to stimulate the production of collagen and help restore the skin's elasticity in depressed stretch marks.

It's unlikely that your health insurance plan will cover such "cosmetic" procedures. So if you decide to go that route you'll probably have to pay for the consultation and any treatments out of your own pocket.

Answer 2

Unfortunately there is nothing out there on the market that will make stretch marks disappear. What stretch marks are, are literally portions of the skin that due to the elasticity break down, have stretched to conform to the new shape the skin was demanded to realign to. Whether it was from child birth, weight gain, or even rapid growth.

There are topical creams and lotions that can help ease the severity of stretch marks by moisturizing the skin, and replenshing the cologen, but the overall skin condition before the stretch marks appeared, cannot be reversed once they are there. Cocoa butter is excellent and very replenshing to alot of the skins natural oils, and vitamin E is excellent in this area as well.

After patience and time, the stretch marks will eventually fade to the skin tone of the surrounding skin, making them virtually disappear, but unfortunately no magic cream will reverse the bodies natural way of conforming.

Answer 3

If you get stretch marks and you lose the weight withing 2 years after getting the stretch marks whether it be from overeating or pregnancy, they should dissapear for the most part if you are eating healthy and are exercising on a regular basis. I was scared because I got a lot on my stomach and my arms during my pregnancy because I gained 70 pounds. I have lost 55 pounds of that so far and have been jogging, lifting weights, and doing sit ups every other day. The ones on my arms are gone and the saggy skin and stretch marks on my stomach are just about gone too. It is possible. Just dont let them stay there for too long or your skin will not go back.

Answer 4

Vitamin A in a liquid form will sort of eat away the top layer of skin. I have heard of women using this all over the stretch marks and then applying liquid vitaminE because this heals the skin. May be worth a try. Best wishes

Answer 5

nothing can make stretch marks go away except for surgery! and thats only if you are rich!!!!
no store brand creams or lotions or anything work. My doctor told me you get stretch marks because the elastic in your skin isnt holding up as well....

Answer 6

NO!! no longer some thing works. stretch marks are inevitable for some human beings(like me and also you) In my first being pregnant I used it two times an afternoon daily yet nevertheless ended up with them! yet seem on the vibrant aspect.they tell the tale of how your body replaced at the same time as pregnant which could make you proud! i'm now 32 weeks with my 2d being pregnant yet unusually I havent enhanced any new stretch marks in spite of no longer utilising any creams and potions!! reliable success with your being pregnant:)x

Answer 7

Aside from lotions and creams that might reduce the marks, you can't remove a stretch mark... they're there to stay!!

Answer 8

I think my strech marks are ugly but the way i look at it is i would rather have them then not to have my kids

Answer 9

Plain and simple..Those babies aint goin now where...
They're there for good....The good side though is they fade with time and wont be so recongnisable...
What lotion are you using?
Because Palmers Cocoa Butter is a great lotion to use and it smells fantastic
Great Luck with it all :)

Answer 10

I have stretch marks all on my upper arm to my elbow down and i was thinking surgical methods.