stretch marks

kaitlynn29
kaitlynn29 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Idk what topic this one would go under.
I have a few marks and I was wondering if anybody had any success on lessening the appearance of them or making them completely go away? If so what did you dooo? 0.o

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  • kandyjay
    kandyjay Posts: 265
    mine faded naturally with losing weight. they're still there, just not as noticable.
  • MJ_1986
    MJ_1986 Posts: 6
    I'm in the same boat... I have some bad ones. As I've lost weight, they're better though. I think it just takes time.
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    Badges of Courage!!
  • ensoleille
    ensoleille Posts: 56
    Hoping mine go away too :(
    I've tried so many creams/lotions/oils on them and none have worked.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I have SO many showing up the closer I get to my goal weight. At first they are very noticeable, but they do fade with time. Just keep your skin moisturized. Unfortunately, the only way to really remove them is with a laser.
  • sharibob3
    sharibob3 Posts: 180
    I have tons of them.. :sad:
    This is why once I reach my goal, I will treat myself to a tummy tuck.. :happy:
    I can't stand them... They are 9 years old and yes they have faded but they are still so ugly...
  • dorie1973
    dorie1973 Posts: 1
    im using vitamin e softgel... pop it and massage it like a lotion... sticky but it helps lighten the stretch marks.
  • MrJase
    MrJase Posts: 88 Member
    Mine seem to be getting worst the more weight I lose?! (go figure?) I've heard that Bio oil is good anybody have any experience with it?
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    They will never go away, without some kind of surgery so don't waste your money on lotions and potions. They do fade, can't deny I hate mine too. I'd love to get a tummy tuck and get rid of lots of them that way at goal. Unfortunately though I think ultimately you have to accept them and use them as a reminder to not do this to yourself again. They appear if you gain or loose too fast, so moderation is key in loosing too x
  • schninie82
    schninie82 Posts: 502 Member
    Mine seem to be getting worst the more weight I lose?! (go figure?) I've heard that Bio oil is good anybody have any experience with it?

    Mine have gotten worse with the weight I lose, I know I'll never be in a bikini, EVER unless it's in my bedroom! I've tried potions too but nothing works... Might have to re-mortgage the house to get skin grafts or something, I really f**king hate them!!
  • BondBomb
    BondBomb Posts: 1,781 Member
    Retin a will get rid of them. You just have to find a dermatologist or doctor that will prescribe it.
    Mine from pregnancy are almost completely gone. Of course the process made the skin raw as hell but I just kept applying eucerine cream. Took about 3 weeks.
    I really really wish I had taken before and after pics.

    Dang autocorrect
  • SilentRenegade
    SilentRenegade Posts: 243 Member
    I've got them from gaining weight way too quickly a few years ago near my belly button and on my hips. Honestly, I just have accepted them. They definitely fade, though (mine are very light). I did have luck with BioOil last summer in making them feel smoother, but they will always technically be there, and remember, you're probably going to see them more than somebody else because you KNOW they are there. I took pictures (before pictures) recently and I cannot see them in the photo, but I can see them when I look in the mirror.

    I say that at least when I do have children, I won't be surprised when there are stretch marks from the pregnancy, so I'm preparing early!
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