Moms with stretch marks, help please :)?

Question

My son is 4 and a half years old and I still have very visible stretch marks, and loose skin. Is there any lotions/creams that work well for reducing the appearance of the stretch marks, and at the same time possibly firming up the skin so the "baginess" goes away. Its not severe enough for any kind of surgery, but I would like to wear a bikini with pride this year!

Answer 1

Unfortunately not. There are a ton of gimics out there, but really only genetics will dictate if and how fast the stretch marks fade and if you can regain your stomach firmness. some women have flat tummies after only a couple of months and some women don't ever have flat tummies again - even after a mountain of exercise. So look to your mom and other direct female relatives to get an idea of the potential to recoup, still exercise, but don't be upset if you're not getting the look you wanted. It happens.

Answer 2

There are a lot of the over-the-counter "quick fixes" but most are a waste of money. For the stretch marks, get some vitamin e caplets, puncture them & rub the liquid on the marks. It is very effective because it is made for scars & stretch marks are a type of scar. With the "bagginess" I would recommend aerobic exercize as well as strength training/toning exercizes. Also just having a tan makes the skin look firmer. The l'Oreal gradual tanning lotion works wonders. :)

Answer 3

Good luck! My son't 3 and I don't know of anything. It's just like a plastic bag. If you were to stretch a part of it, there is nothing you can do to bring it back.

Answer 4

there is nothing that you can do about stretch marks or baggy skin except for surgery.

Answer 5

I heard alpha hydroxy creams work, kinda. Other than exercise, your out of luck chuck.

Answer 6

strivectin but its a bit pricey