Hi. I've been having problems with stretch marks on the sides of my stomach after i recently lost weight. what should I do? is there a special cream i could buy?
2007-02-15 03:06:52 · 9 answers · asked by santista 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Some people will claim that vitamin E when spread on stretch marks work wonders. And it does, but don't expect the stretch marks to magically go away on their own.
The best thing I can suggest is reveling in how great you've done with losing weight! While you can see them and know they are there, don't let it stop you from wearing the clothes you've always wanted to wear.
2007-02-15 03:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people find that sunless tanning treatments (both over-the-counter lotions and sprays and in-salon types of treatments) can help cover up stretch marks. Although there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks, the truth is that most are ineffective and often costly. You can't make stretch marks go away entirely without the help of a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems) or plastic surgeon. These doctors may use one of many types of treatments - from actual surgery to techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser treatment - that reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These techniques are expensive and are not usually recommended for people in their teen years because they are not finished growing and their stretch marks will probably diminish over time anyway.
2007-02-15 11:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is an excellent cream for stretch marks called Stri-Vectin. It is actually quite expensive ($150), but it is AMAZING. You don't have to worry about spending that much money and it not working either. It absolutely works. A lot of women put it on their face as well to get rid of wrinkles, which it does do. If you don't want to spend that much money, you can buy vitamin E oil to rub on the marks and also take vitamin E supplements. They are less expensive and still work, just not as fast as Stri-Vectin.
2007-02-15 11:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was one of the lucky ones, I did not get any stretch marks after I had my two children. So I really could not tell you how to get them to go away. But I have had friends that have tried everything and I don't think that anything will really work. But good luck!!
2007-02-15 11:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you get stretch marks, there is no way to get rid of them. It is because the skin stretched too fast and in essence, rippped. There are creams that say they will dissapear, but I have not tried them, hopeless for me, they are all over my belly from my baby. If they are not too noticable, do not worry about them. It is a fact of life.
2007-02-15 11:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same proble as u. I have them on my sides, and behind my knees. I don't like them and I know no one does. People say they neve go away because they're skin ruptures. I also think they don't go away but a lease the fade and u can't really see them as much. I order this stretchmark cream because I think tha's going to work I'll give u the site so u can visit it. I hope it works for both of US!! http://www.barmon.com/
2007-02-15 11:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only method to eliminate stretch marks is cosmetic surgery. Don't fall for other gimmicks.
2007-02-15 11:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use cocoa butter cream to help the skin's elasticity and try a fading cream for the discoloration.
2007-02-15 11:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by helplessromatic2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coco butter will help.
2007-02-15 11:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋