I have had 2 kids and got stretch marks with the both of the pregnancies. I remember when my tummy was all tight and smooth, but now its not, and I need some major advice to a solution to this problem. I want to have a flat smooth tummy like I used to, anyone know of anything thats been proven to work? If so...... please tell me!!!!!!!
2007-03-11 12:48:00 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
EVERYONE who tells you that you can get RID of them, is a liar! You can only minimize the appearance of them via laser treatment, skin bleaching creams, lemon juice, or 100% pure cocoa butter. If you just want them covered for certain outfits(or for temporary coverage while you're waiting for your creams to work cuz they take months), try dermablend waterproof body make-up(works for the beach,too!).
That's what I'd do!
Hope I was helpful!
2007-03-11 13:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by dance4praise 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you this, but nothing works except for very minimally. You can fade the redness of the stretch marks, but they will always still be there a lightish color, and your belly will never get tighter (though if you exercise you can tone the muscles beneath the loose skin and make it look somewhat better).
The only true option is a tummy tuck, which is seriously expensive plastic surgery. You can get a free consultation if that's even an option for you.
I know because I had two GIANT babies that stretched me horribly and have already done all the possible research on this topic for myself.
2007-03-11 19:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by charmedchiclet 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The way I understand it stretch marks can possibly be prevented by using certain lotions or oils before, & during pregnancy. But once they are there, then they are there to stay. Talk to a plastic surgeon though. There are so many new medical breakthroughs these days, you may have a recourse available to you now.
2007-03-11 19:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by No More 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to lose those stretch marks is to execrise and eat healthy. Their are all kinds of creams that can get rid of those strech marks. Coco Butter is the best because it keeps your tummy smooth and healthy.
2007-03-11 19:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by cloclo0688 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly stretch marks are there for years. Time, keeping your weight down , and doing muscle toning exercises like crunches , sit ups, that sort of thing may speed up the process. Drink plenty of water and use lots of moisterizer on your skin, and try taking a vitamin C supplement . Good luck
2007-03-11 19:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by ronni47 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My wife had the same problem after having four kids so she opted to have a tummy tuck surgery, and her belly no longer has stretch marks
2007-03-11 19:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by mrbee76 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can't get rid of them completely anymore, the only thing you can do is use a carrier oil (sunflower oil, almond, jojoba, etc.) and mix some essential oil citrus aurantium neroli in it. One other thing you can do is use a cream that is used for scars as well, like creams with calendula in them.
2007-03-11 19:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by inesp01 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry to burst your bubble but nothing out there works. It really sucks.......accept your body and remember it carried two kids...others with stretch marks can't say that......
2007-03-11 19:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-11 20:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Laser surgery is the only way too go, it they have already been there for a while you can't get rid of them.
2007-03-11 19:50:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋