I have lost a lot of weight/firmed up my body..of course the stretch marks are still there from when I was much larger.. I havent been swimming ie.. have the farmers tan..would purchasing a self tanner help to eliminate the visable stretch marks? open to any other suggestions..Thanks in advance!
2007-01-10 08:41:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
get the stuff pregnant women put on their streach marks...it works
2007-01-10 08:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To permanently remove stretch marks you need to maintain your weight (obviously) and focus on fading or eliminating the marks you currently have. As a general rule, the pinker and newer the stretchmarks are (i.e. 1-2 years old or less) the easier they are to remove. However, if they have faded (white to tannish in color), you're not at a loss. A lot of medspa and laser clinics offer stretchmark removal in a series of treatments.
Your options are usually microdermabrasion or laser, in conjunction with topical solutions. During a consultation (go to one that is free), they should be able to explain how many treatments are expected for you situation and exactly what you can expect from them. Will they fade completely? Will you get rid of any grooves that currently exist? etc. etc. Check out the link below for clinics in you area. It's definitely worth going in for a consultation to see what can be done. Good luck!
2007-01-11 03:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on the wieght lose! I know a number of people that tried lasor surgery and it was a success! You might have to go a while without tanning though. If the lazor surgery is too expensive maybe try taking vitamin E and rubbing on the area. Or you can get skin tightening lotion from any local drug store. Look specifically for the words strech marks.
2007-01-10 08:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive read so much and everything claims that stretch marks dont go away. Something i recently got though, claims to get rid of them. Get the Squid bone and put it in some vinegar, it should start to foam. Use that. Rub it on the stretch marks. I havent tried it yet but am gonna..
2007-01-10 08:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by bangles121 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may hide them a little but no guarantee. Curad makes these scar bandages that are supposed to shrink scars I was told they work on stretch marks too also something called Maderma too. After a few months most of them will shrink and turn a silvery skin tone anyway
2007-01-10 08:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coco Butter (which some pregnant women use on there stomachs) I love coco butter. Its very moisturizing and will soften the skin. Use lots of lotion even if you dont use coco butter kind. Also maybe vitamin E oil.
2007-01-10 08:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by XoXoGlitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Palmer's Cocoa Butter or merderma both are sold over the counter.
2007-01-10 08:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by Faerie Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it would help some be careful not to get out in the sun with out sun screen your stretch marks will burn
2007-01-10 08:44:48 · answer #8 · answered by 1401 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works to some extent, but anti stretch mark creams are better, even they dont make them disappear but it does lighten them, it is not possible to make them fully go away.
2007-01-10 08:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by wacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much Cocoa Butter anything will help ALOT i suggest going with Cocoa Butter cream and using Cocoa butter soap with it...there is also lotion and sticks of cocoa butter.....
2007-01-10 08:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by hmmm...interesting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋