I have horrible stretch marks on my stomach, sides, thighs, breasts, and the back side of my underarms. I used palmer's during pregnancy, but I got so big so fast that it didn't really help. Some of them are pretty deep as they stretched so far during pregnancy that they would bleed. I have tried dermatological things such as Retin-A, but it just caused my skin to peel. Any suggestions?
2007-02-08 01:26:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Everything you are going to try or have tried, are going to cost a fortune.Unfortunately, as you (and many others) have found out, they don't work! You can however continue to use body cream/lotion to keep your skin moisturised.
Over time the marks will fade, whatever you do. But they will not disappear, just lighter and not so visible.Then you might decide to have another baby?
Better to spend your money and your time to work out and get yourself in shape. You can always cover the stretch marks with the appropriate dress style ( eg. no sleeveless,tank tops, shorts etc.. at least for the time being).
When you look good, no one would be bothered with your stretch marks.As for yourself, do not be too critical of your body. Love it, stretch marks and all.You had them due to being pregnant with your precious baby! And I am sure your husband would agree with me!
Love yourself! Look good, feel great!
2007-02-08 01:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by Montana Skye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of gimmicks and creams out there, but unfortunately stretch marks are genetic - some people are more prone to them than not. The only way to really get rid of them is plastic surgery, which I'm sure you're not considering.
They will fade a lot over time. Work out, drink lots of water (for skin health) and be patient! Sorry!
2007-02-08 01:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by tabs8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maderma is the only thing i know of that might help some and won't break you.
My friend got them bad too and she used Maderma, although it didn't make them disappear it did help smooth them out and take them from purple to a lighter, softer appearance.
2007-02-08 01:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mederma, maybe? I don't worry much about my stretchmarks. Who sees them but the man who caused them? LOL
2007-02-08 17:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by p2of9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
palmer's cocobutter not the lotion form but the other one
2007-02-08 01:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by evillama4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try almond oil and pure cocoa butter ..my mom gave me that and it worked really good
2007-02-08 01:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by genesis r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋