I have had two other children and got back down to 135 pounds and no stretch marks. I was able to ware a bikini if I wanted. This is now my third and I am 31 weeks. I have these huge stretch marks that I never had with my other two. I am only having one child and have 2 tumors in the womb with the baby. One of the tumors is the size of 6 inches and the other is about 3 inch. So needless to say I look like I have twins. I kept wondering why I was already showing at 4 months. I had my sono at 5 months and freaked out on the tumor becasue we at first could not see the babies face. Well enough of my horror story! Have you known or experienced large stretch marks and were you able to get ride of them? I use all kinds of stuff right now. Including an aloe plant, and vit. E gel cap. I poke a hole in the cap and rub on my belly. Don't laugh, my poor body misses the old me already. O.K am listening.......Give it to me stright!
2006-12-13 17:41:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I haven't had three only two, but both times I had rather deep stretch marks. I have not found anything that will completely make them go away but when I am back to my pre pregnancy weight you can not see them from afar. Esp if I tan. I can wear a bathing suit (mine are on my thighs crazy ..I didn't get any on my stomach) and the only way you would be able to see them is if your nose was literally touching my leg. After I was pregnant I did use some Mederma scar removal .. Best of luck to you!!
2006-12-13 17:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first of all...I am so sorry to hear about the tumors. I gather everything is okay with the baby, though. Phew! As for the stretchmarks. Topical treatments are good during pregnancy. Cocoa butter or vitamin E will keep the stretch marks soft and moisturized. However, after you have the baby, you may want to consider a microderm or microderm/laser treatments to really fade them. These treatments will also help with any "grooves" you may have in your skin. It is always better to treat stretchmarks when they're pink and fresh, rather than faded and white. So the sooner you do something about it (i.e. going through treatment with a medical spa or laser clinic), the better your chances of eliminating your stretchmarks. Any reputable medical spa or laser clinic will not guarantee full removal of your stretchmarks, but will be able to fade them dramatically if they're still fresh (i.e. less than a year old). They will also be able to give you an idea of exactly what you can expect from treatment, given your unique situation. I would recommend purchasing a package of treatments, rather than per treatment. You'll need a series of treatments to achieve the results you're looking for. Hope this helps! Check out the link below for specialists in your area.
2006-12-14 02:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 baby's and I faithfully used Coco-butter cream. with my first I didn't get any stretch marks with my second I did but they didn't show as bad as I thought they would. I have also used Avon Stretch mark cream (it comes in a purple tube) and it got rid of some of the stretch marks (well they are not red but you can't tell they are there) you can use both alternating them or just one of them they both work well. The Avon one also gets rid of cellulite (you know those dimples in you thighs). But you have to use either or faithfully. After your shower is the best time and before bed. and I also used it after having the baby. I have 2 girls and now they are 16 & 11 and You wouldn't know I had the stretch marks. I still use one or the other not as often.I hope this helps you.
2006-12-13 18:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a lot of stretch marks virtually disappear. Do not worry. Thing I have heard that's worked the best for my peeps has been cocoa butter. Seriously, I have seen some huge, long nasty white scars turn into barely there irridescent shimmer. In a nice way.
2006-12-13 17:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by bluasakura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of those things will make them go away... but they could speed up the lightening process. I got them with my son.. and my daugher... the only thing that made them lighten for me was time. They will never fully dissapear... the only way to make them fully dissapear is to have the skin surgically removed! Even lasers cant make them completely go away.... but they can be lightened. After about 6 months, they were the same color as the rest of my skin. Dont worry about it, almost every human in the world has stretch marks! Even guys!
2006-12-13 17:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry they will never go away I had my son over 12 yrs ago and I still have stretch marks from that pregnancy...They faded..but the never went away
2016-03-29 06:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had some stretch marks on my thighs and started using cocoa butter. They haven't totally gone away but after using the lotion they have become less noticable.
2006-12-13 18:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
palmer's cocoa butter formula massage cream for stretch marks helped get rid of the few I had...you can hardly see them anymore. I've recommended this stuff to friends and they too have noticed a dramatic difference. I used it in combination with Mederma (for scars) ..maybe you can try.
2006-12-13 17:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by hwlatmon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy a bottle of Strivectin. It's $135 a bottle, but it gets rid of stretch marks. It's not a scam. I know a couple mom's who've used it. It works.
2006-12-13 17:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by drummerzac1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this but...I look like I was attacked by a tiger or even worse...Freddie Kruger!! LOL...I have huge gashes in my sides and belly. My son is six years old and They look as fresh as they did 6 years ago! It sucks I know...but after a whike you get used to your body!
2006-12-13 18:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by lighthouse_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋