stretch marks

brandywoodstock · March 2019

I was overweight due to being on medication that made me rapidly gain weight - I always felt hungry and it was the worst feeling (olazaphine). I stacked on the kilos during that time of my life and since it was such a quick weight gain my skin could not handle it. I now have stretch marks on my glutes, hips, and breasts. The ones on my breasts have faded a little bit but have left scars and the stretch marks on my glutes and thigh haven't budged even though i've returned to my original (if not lighter) weight before the massive weight gain. Theres not much affordable creams that actually work (I use to use the brand palmers cream but after months i saw no affect). I feel like i can't accept my body fully yet because of them! Makes it worse that i'm extremely pale and they're bright red. Anyways I just want to ask advice from people who have seem to have almost complete fade their stretch marks - Products or tips would be much appreciated !!!

vanityy99 · March 2019

Oh you’re lucky, you got them on the good spots. Call me weird i think stretch marks on those places are attractive/cute. Unfortunately I got them on the sides of my stomach due to genetics, they are old one so nothing but surgery will help. I’ve managed to avoid and “fade” newer ones with coconut oil, and virgin Shea butter.

mirandagunn91 · March 2019

You can fade them with Vitamin E, and you can *maybe* stop new ones happening by keeping your skin moisturised, but sadly they won't disappear. Everyone, from teenagers, to models, to celebrities and normal average everyday people get them (a lot of stretch marks aren't even due to being over weight, it's just your skin type). Vit E & rosehip will help reduce redness, but im sorry to say that this is the next step on your journey -overcoming your dislike of them, and accepting your body stretchmarks & all. I wish I could give you (and me) a magic cream, but it just doesn't exists. You are gorgeous no matter what

ceiswyn · March 2019

They will fade with time, but they will always be visible.

I concentrate on thinking of mine as mementos of how far I have come and how much I have achieved.

smolmaus · March 2019

I am also really pale and once they fade (which they will, just give it time, you don't need any special products) it's an advantage! They go silvery and it doesn't show up as much on very pale skin. I don't think it does anyway. I have a few on the inside of my upper arms as well as on my thighs and I noticed them for the first time in literally months there the other day and only because the sunlight hit them.

You don't have to love them but eventually (hopefully) you'll just forget about them.

savithny · March 2019

After having a couple of kids, I can tell you that they fade with time. They really do.

kshama2001 · March 2019

Yes, they fade with time.

claireychn074 · March 2019

Fake tan... hides a multitude of skin sins!

daniwilford · March 2019

claireychn074 wrote: »

Fake tan... hides a multitude of skin sins!

Are you talking about the one in a tube or what comes from using a tanning bed?

solieco1 · March 2019

Hi
I am very fair skinned and have had great luck with this. You have to be consistent with it. You can get it most anywhere although sometimes it's behind the counter even though it doesn't need a prescription. If you don't see it just ask pharmacist. There are coupons at the link below.

https://www.mederma.com/

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