stretch marks

[Lucky]

I'm wanting to get rid of mine, or at least reduce the appearance of them. I've heard of a creme named mederma, anyone used it? Any other ointments or treatments that work?

 

[Viper GTS]

Did you gain a lot of weight?

Viper GTS

 

[Maverick]

you can get rid of these with creams?

 

[whiteboyatcal]

I've heard from female friends that Cocoa Butter (lotion that can be found at any drug store) works very well for removing stretch marks if you use it everyday for a few weeks they'll be gone permanently.

 

[Lucky]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Did you gain a lot of weight?

Viper GTS

yes, several years ago, which undoubtably contributed to the problem. But the stretch marks aren't entirely due to that, I dont think. I used to do a lot of weightlifting in high school and they were partially from that as well.

 

[CPA]

You can not fully get rid of stretch marks unless you have them surgically removed.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: whiteboyatcal
I've heard from female friends that Cocoa Butter (lotion that can be found at any drug store) works very well for removing stretch marks if you use it everyday for a few weeks they'll be gone permanently.

I have heard that as well... But I wasn't aware it would remove them, just preven them from happening (ie for pregnant women).

Viper GTS

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: whiteboyatcal
I've heard from female friends that Cocoa Butter (lotion that can be found at any drug store) works very well for removing stretch marks if you use it everyday for a few weeks they'll be gone permanently.

you can get rid of them permanently though lotion use?! maybe not... i too have a few on my stomach that are there from when i gained weight (which i am now loosing !!! ) and i've noticed a few marks around my arms... must be from all the weightlifting that i've recently started doing.. :-/

anyone else have some home remedies?

 

[Maverick]

Originally posted by: CPA
You can not fully get rid of stretch marks unless you have them surgically removed.

thats what I thought

 

[Lucky]

Yeah, I'm aware I cant make them go away entirely. <sigh>. I just wanted to reduce their noticeability. My 8 week old health kick has resulted in 17 pounds lost, but what good does that do if you can't show it off.

 

[HamSupLo]

are you lifting weights?

 

[MichaelD]

Stab them.

















Sorry, couldn't resist; that seems to be the answer to EVERY thread these days. Cocoa butter will keep the skin moisturized and prevent stretch marks from occuring, ala pregnant women, but I don't think it will remove them. Laser surgery will, though. Maybe your insurance will cover it?

 

[Lucky]

Originally posted by: jooksing
are you lifting weights?

Currently, yes. Does that make a difference? I also plan to lose another 30 or so pounds.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Lucky
Yeah, I'm aware I cant make them go away entirely. <sigh>. I just wanted to reduce their noticeability. My 8 week old health kick has resulted in 17 pounds lost, but what good does that do if you can't show it off.

How'd you lose the weight?

 

[Maverick]

how much does stretch mark reducing surgery cost? I'm assuming since its cosmetic the costs are high.

 

[stonecold3169]

I know the feeling... I'm 19, when I was 18 I went from 220lbs at 5'9" or so to 175lbs at 5'11 1/2"... unfortunetly, I have marks along my pecs now, from where I used to have man boobies, and just when I think they are going away I notice them for some odd reason.

They do seem to fade with time, but it's been nearly 1 1/2 years since I lose the weight and it's still there

 

[Lucky]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Lucky
Yeah, I'm aware I cant make them go away entirely. <sigh>. I just wanted to reduce their noticeability. My 8 week old health kick has resulted in 17 pounds lost, but what good does that do if you can't show it off.

How'd you lose the weight?

30min-1hr of walk/run/biking a day, 4x/week weight training, calorie reduction to about 1500/day.

 

[Atrail]

I have them on my back. I just went through a rapid growth period, never been fat.
They don't bother me.

Looks like the master got angry with me though...

 

[RegaPlanet]

I have them on my pecs, shouldes and arms from weightllifting... have had them for 6+yrs now... they don't go away altho at different times of the day they do almost appear invisible and others are dark purple. I'm sure you probably could control them with some sort of cream possibly but CPA is right. You'd need some kinda skin grafting to fully be rid of them and then still I'm not sure how natural your skin in that area would appear.