How long does it take for stretchmarks to fade?

pilatemom

I know it's different for everyone, but what's the usual or how was it for you? And what did you use if anything at all? And how often?

brittuhnay

I've used Bio Oil for scars/stretch marks, it works great and its good for your skin in general. It's somewhat expensive but totally worth it.

divacat80

Stretchmarks never dissappear completely. They just turn into a pearly shade of your skin tone. Try not to fall for any commercial products, as none of them work deep enough in the skin to "remove" them. I've had stretchmarks fading in 6 months and some others took longer. Just keep your skin well hydrated
Each person is different, so yours might fade a lot quicker.

bdtyson77302

it's true....they never go away. I got AWFUL stretch marks with my first child and after I kept cheap coconut oil on my stomach and was able to wear a bikini by the next summer! Don't waste money on expensive products...they will NOT work any better than a good lotion.

KrayKira

I've used Bio Oil for scars/stretch marks, it works great and its good for your skin in general. It's somewhat expensive but totally worth it.

Could not agree more.. Bio Oil is AMAZING

CarmenSRT

They never completely disappear (I'm 45, voice of experience). They're the result of skin damage, so that leaves a mark. Like any other injury that results in a scar they will fade over time. They won't fade completely, but they will become far less noticeable.

n2thenight24

My youngest is five, and my stretch marks are just now getting to the same color as my skin and becoming less visible.

red9812

Everyone is right - they never go away! I tried a number of things, but ultimately I found it just takes time for them to fade.

toogsmom

tanning bed helps and some creams other than that ....get use to them after 4 kids ...mine are there to stay!!

kimosabe1

bout a year....... Cocoa butter helps but I still have 2 from 8 years ago that won't dissapear....

ninerbuff

They are SCARS to the skins. Scars don't go away. There are lots of temporary fixes, but once you get them, then you need to learn to accept them.
Get fit, get healthy. There are LOTS of people without stretch marks who are not fit and unhealthy.


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Im_NotPerfect

I have stretch marks from 2 pregnancies. My son is 6 and my daughter is 3. For the most part they're pretty darn faded. But the distorted skin will always be there.

dimoul

Why would you want them to fade? Mine look like I got in a fight with Wolverine. Because I did. And I won. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

AllonsYtotheTardis

Mine faded to normal skin colour within 6 months, and I gave birth in my mid-30's...

They will never go away completely, but even with the enormous amount of stretch marks I had (and they were the nasty, angry-looking, red ones that looked like I'd been mauled by a wild animal)... I can barely see them now. I have to be looking for them. I did nothing special other than try to get lots of fluids.

jennynagra

Rock on, Dimoul!

grandm0ther10

I realize many people start with more beautiful bodies than I ever had, but I regard stretch marks as glorious battle scars from a life lived in generosity. So I didn't really notice when they faded. Your husband probably finds them an attractive reminder of the child you bore for him. Many Christmas blessings on you and your family!

rubixcyoob

My son is 28 months and my stretchmarks are still VERY visible. My doctor said it was the worst he had seen, which says something. I gained about 90+lbs and blew up everywhere.

I have stretchmarks on my stomach, lower back/bum, hips, upper inner thights, knees, inner upper arms.

They have faded, but won't ever go away.

najib81

They are scars indeed and topical massage with creams and oils which are rich in vitamin E can help reduce the discolouration and even the depth/height of the scar but this method never completely removes the marks.
There are more effective methods like derma rolling which you can do from home, available on Amazon. Deeper grades work better (using topical anaesthetising cream like Dr. Numb for reduce the pain if you're squeamish like me) but you need to make sure you are cleaning your roller and surface skin (disinfectant and sterilisers) and using natural vitamin E oil after to encourage healing and cell regrowth. The minor injuries the derma roller causes, encourages new collagen and cells to grow where the scar/stretch marks are.
I have been using this method with pure (un-roasted) Argan Oil which has one of the highest concentration of vitamin E contents. I have been using this method on my arm pit/chest area for about 8 months and the scars are completely gone but this took time and I ran out of numbing cream at one point so make sure you're stocked up!
Alternatively, look in the cosmetic "Co2 laser and PRP for stretch marks" procedure (youtube 'Dr. Thomas Burn co2' as an example) which most good dermatologists and aestheticians practice. Best of luck!!

jennynagra

Rock on, Dimoul!

BalenciaLynn

i use bio oil, it works if you use it twice a day.
Its a bit expensive but i buy mine from winners so its cheaper and i usually get a bigger bottle.
I've started using it all over my body so i can get an even skintone

for my face though since bio oil is too heavy and i break out i use tea tree oil from the body shop

lizziebeth1028

My baby is 27 years old and I'm still waiting..............

DonnaLeeCattes

I am right there with you lizziebeth102

crazyhealthybeautiful

A lot of stretch mark products promote that it works to heal your stretch marks. A way to know if it really works is by checking the ingredients in the product. Anything with mineral oil in it is not good. Mineral oil is generic and cheap oil made from petroleum jelly(The same oil used as vaseline) I know most people won't grease their scalp or moisturize their hair with vaseline because it prevents the hair from growing by clogging up the pores. Mineral oil cloggs up your pores on your skin as well, if your pores are clogged then the products you use is working to no avail. The most natural way of getting rid of stretch marks is to use pure african black soap and unrefined shea butter everyday for at least six months. These products do not contain mineral oil. In all honesty stretch marks do not go entirely away, but they look better in appearance once you find something that really works for you. Also exfoliate before you put on any products to allow your pores to open up and to allow new colagen to form in your skin.

Lincolnlady217

Stretch marks never go away completely, they will however, fade to shiny white from the original angry red colour over time. I got mine while pregnant with my son and they used to bother me immensely, but after 27 years I am used to them and barely notice them anymore! A doctor told me many years ago that they were like battle scars and I should be proud of them, I thought he was a crazy old man at the time and I am not sure I will ever be "proud" of them but they sure matter less than they did years ago lol!

evelynfarmer

I agree with crazyhealthybeautiful - a lady I just saw on youtube used the African Shea Butter and her stretch marks are fading.

Molly_Maguire

Elastin 3 is AWESOME. Pretty darn expensive, but worth it. I used it on my post-baby stretchies 3-4 times a day until the bottle was empty. By that time, all the redness from the marks was totally gone. In about 2-3 months those fairly new stretch marks looks years old. Ready to rock a bikini next summer because of this stuff!

barbaramitchell101

my youngest is 31 and I still have them..then again, .maybe because I'm still HEAVY...LOL

RobKarmic

Stretch marks are caused by tissue(meat) under the epidermis(skin) separating due to stretching it breaks blood vessels and causes redness and a visible dent in the skin The dent in the skin will shrink but never be gone drinking lots of water and eating a normal amount of proteins and fats is all you need to increase healing of the scars

the oils are somewhat bull**** it just keeps skin moist which should NEVER replace drinking lots of water

in any case don't worry about them they'll heal on their own no matter what you do at virtually the same rate

barbaramory

Make a mixture of ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup Aloe vera gel, liquid from 6 Vitamin E capsules and liquid from 4 Vitamin A capsules. Store it in a container and place it in the refrigerator. Apply this mixture wherever stretch marks appear.

dietrichsonia43

After carrying 5 children, I really gave up all hope on ever seeing my "real" body again. My youngest is now 9 so I really didn't think Dermelastic serum would work on stretch marks that are almost a decade old. To my surprise, after only a week of using Dermelastic stretch marks therapy, I really do see a drastic improvement already! My 'road map lines' have lightened up so much and some are even so light that you can't see them unless you're up close and personal lol. I recommend dermelastic serum to every mom out there... at least give it a try because I think you just might be surprised like me.