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Stretch Marks Getting Darker?

clbortiz
clbortiz Posts: 98 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have lost 95.4 pounds so far and it has taken just over a year. I have 32 pounds left to lose to be at the middle of my healthy weight range per the BMI calculator on this site. Lately I have noticed my stretch marks turning red and getting darker. Has any one else had this happen as they approached an "ideal" weight or after losing a significant amount of weight?

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  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    They will lighten up in time. Your skin is shrinking back down so naturally they would appear more pigmented as the area shrinks. Like I said, with time they'll lighten up
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    I second fascha...just like after pregnancy they will lighten. Give it 18 months to 2 years. You'll see a difference.
  • clbortiz
    clbortiz Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks. They are old stretch marks that had already faded to match my skin color, but with the weight loss they are darkening again. Patience has been a huge part of this process so I'll just practice a little more. :)
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