Stretch Marks - Only creams and oils?

elizabeth_xo

I know that stretch marks fade with age because I've had them all my life but recently I've developed some really wide and deep stretch marks on my stomach. They're really prominent and look like someones got a red and purple marker pen and just attacked my tummy in my sleep!!!
I was just wondering, is there anything that can help get rid of them? Not creams or oils because i've tried them. They do help *reduce* the appearance but I know they're still there Is there any laser treatment? Do things like getting a tan reduce them more?? So basically any remedies that aren't based on rubbing oil onto them every day

thanks xxx

jwobbly57

I know you say no oils but have you tried Palmers Cocoa Butter formula with vitasmin E Skin therapy oil? It is absolutely brilliant, I use it every day on my legs and tummy, it says it helps scars, stretch marks, dry damaged skin, uneven skin tone and ageing skin. At only £5.95 a bottle much cheaper than laser treatment.

Jenni x

galegetsthin

I use the Palmers too. It has helped massively. It has helped my skin smooth out too!

jhartram

In my experience, tanning does reduce their visibility, but you're always going to know they're there.

Fit4_Life

I don't think anything that will get rid of stretch marks. The damage is done. Lol. Though, I have notice going tanning helps to make them less noticeable.

psychopiglet

Have you considered laser treatment?

http://www.harleymedical.co.uk/non-surgical-solutions/stretch-marks--and--scar-removal/

tabi26

Tanning helped when mine were "fresh" or red, but once they "faded" and turned white, tanning only made them more noticeable.

Damn stretch marks!