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Stretch mark solutions?

beccawaterworth4
beccawaterworth4 Posts: 7
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
It's too late to be preventable. But I've got stretch marks on my hips and thighs from gaining so much so fast. Any tips to lose the stretch marks? Or am I stuck with them? Lost 20 pounds so far. I'm very excited!!!!!

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  • Rebekkadorn
    Rebekkadorn Posts: 39 Member
    Stretch marks just fade unfortunately. I've noticed that the more weight I lose (50lbs so far) the more noticeable they are but that could just be me noticing them more. Bio oil works wonders if they are fairy new and look redish/pink. Well done on the weight loss:)
  • ThatCheerleader97
    ThatCheerleader97 Posts: 1 Member
    They fade! I have them on my thighs and butt from growing really fast in middle school. It takes some time but they will fade, losing the pink or red pigment. I am now graduating and they are unnoticeable and have been for a few years. Congrats on your weight loss! Don't let stretch marks keep your from enjoying your body. Personally I had a real hard time with accepting them but now I think their really cool! I used Shea butter and that seemed to help a little bit. (:
  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    Palmers body oil. Rub it in really well. Great stuff!
  • cantumelia
    cantumelia Posts: 59 Member
    Microneedling, fresh made vitamin C serum and tretinoin. Your stretch marks won´t dissapear but will improve a lot if you´re patient.
  • SteampunkSongbird
    SteampunkSongbird Posts: 826 Member
    Palmers cocoa butter is good, it won't get rid of them but it can help their appearance a bit. They will fade naturally in time anyway, of course.
  • Lexicpt
    Lexicpt Posts: 209 Member
    I second Palmers cocoa butter. Also, exfoliate those areas a couple times a week.
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