Is there a way of getting rid of stretch marks? If it is an impossible way, is there a method of making the stretch marks less noticeable? I really want to get rid of mine. They are so unattractive and I am always conscious about them
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Answer by Cindy
Actually there are some fantastic products out there that have produced amazing results. From body applicators that detoxify and produce inches of fat loss, tonight/tightening/firming, defining gell that also tones/firms and they even have a specific stretch mark cream that is amazing. The feedback has been nothing short of incredible. I, myself lost inches as well as many I've introduced to and the testimonies on what it has done for stretch marks are amazing.
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Yeah I have mine on my hip area and I been getting help this way
ReplyDeleteSince stretch marks occur when skin is stretched to the limit of its elasticity – it follows that the best prevention is either to reduce the cause of stretching or to increase elasticity (or both).
Increase your Skin's Elasticity
Skin Creams and Lotions – Lotions containing cocoa butter are rumored to not only help reduce stretch marks, but to help prevent them entirely. Any cream or oil that is made specifically for the prevention or treatment of stretch marks will help keep your skin healthy and elastic. If you are pregnant or breast feeding consult your doctor first as lotions can contain ingredients that may be passed to your unborn baby or into breast milk.
Vitamin A, E & C – Supplementing these vitamins may help increase the strength and elasticity of the collagen within your skin and reducing your chance of forming stretch marks.
Stay hydrated. Ever try to squeeze a dry sponge?
Home Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks
Time – Stretch marks, like all types of scarring fade over time.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) – 0.1% Tretinoin creams have been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks in a study published in the May 1996 Archives of Dermatology. See your doctor for a prescription. These creams work best when used on fresh stretch marks. WARNING: Do not use tretinoin treatments if you are pregnant of breast feeding as the active ingredient may be passed to the unborn child or the breast milk.
Exfoliate daily – use a loofah or scrunchy to remove daily.
Vic’s Vapor Rub – Many people have reported success using Vic’s Vapor rub by applying it to a washcloth or paper towel and rubbing it forcefully into the scarred skin on a nightly basis for a few weeks.
Increase Circulation – by taking hot baths and massaging the areas regularly.
Tanning – Go sunbathing! Tanning can diminish and even eliminate minor stretch marks. Be sure to use sun screen.
Vitamin E Gel – Break open vitamin E capsules and rub the oil into the skin over the stretch marks daily for 2 weeks.
Unstretch the skin – After the skin returns to its normal, unstretched size, stretch marks often become nearly invisible.
Stretch Mark Creams and Lotions – Using stretch mark creams and stretch mark lotions that heal and beautify your skin can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. The following ingredients are widely accepted as beneficial for this purpose:
Cocoa butter
Rose hip oil
Emu oil
Jojoba oil
Castor oil
Shea butter
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
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Medical Procedures for Stretch Marks
Microdermabrasion – Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure popular in spas and salons where the top-most layer of skin is removed by chemical or mechanical means.
Endermologie – Endermologie machines massage and work the skin in order to increase circulation and expel toxins.
Laser Therapy – There are several different types of stretch mark laser treatments available that can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and heal you skin. See your dermatologist for the latest information on these methods.
Cosmetic Surgery – Strech marks typically appear below the belly button and the only way to remove abdominal stretch marks is with a tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck some of the skin below the belly button is removed. For stretch marks that appear on other areas of the body cosmetic plastic surgery can help depending on the areas affected.
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I use Mederma. It can be used for all types of scars and for stretch marks. It doesn't make them go completely away, but it makes them way less noticeable. It is on the pricey side, but its definitely worth it! Its sold right at Wal-Mart. Sometimes cocoa butter with Vitamin E works too, but I recommend the Mederma. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI am using Mederma to treat a scar. It says on the package that it can also be used for stretch marks, but I have not used it for that purpose. Good luck
ReplyDeleteyes if you go to the store they have lotions like shea butter that get rid of or lessen the appearance of stretch marks. Maderma is a good one too.
ReplyDeleteStretch marks start out as microscopic tears in skin layers due to overstretching of the dermis. Aloe vera helps heal these small wounds without causing scar tissue to form, effectively preventing the appearance of stretch marks. It has been used for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Indians and Chinese to decrease the appearance of scars and to moisturize and heal skin.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
i havent heard of any effective way. mostly stretch marks can be genetic. but if you try lotions and creams they are supposed to help. there are many brands out there, that if you google could help you out.
ReplyDeleteBio oil is great at disguising stretch marks : ))
ReplyDeleteIf the stretch marks are still in the pinkish phase Retin-A will help them a lot. If they are older stretch marks and have already turned white, the Retin-A will still help but not to the extent as if there were still in the pinkish phase. You will need to get an RX from your dermatologist and most of all be careful to use ONLY a small amount during each application. Retin-A will severely irritate your skin if you use too much.
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