Posted: 8/13/2007 2:01:28 PM EDT
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Ok, heres the deal; I am covered in stretch marks from my boobs to my legs. I had my baby last December, and managed to ward off stretch marks until my 8th month, but by the end they were everywhere. Since having her I have lost all but a couple pounds, everyone said the stretch marks would disapate with the weight, but they haven't. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can rid myself of these marks? |
| Are you fair skinned? if so, be grateful because they will probably fade with time. I don't know if there is any scientific fact to the Vitamin E thing, but it made me feel better and my skin was really really soft, but anyway, put vitamin E oil on them after you get out of the shower. That helped me. |
Sounds a lot like my wife's first pregnancy. She did great but in the last week or two the stretch marks showed up on a few places. Honestly, they will fade and become light over time. How long will depend on your genes. I believe that there are creams that will help in the fading, but I don't know of any specific kinds to recommend. I personally wouldn't recommend tanning your body...it tends to decrease the elasticity of one's skin. |
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My biceps are covered in stretch marks. Cocoa butter really helped them blend in. When I first got them they looked sort of transparent, after a while it filled in but its a much lighter tone compared to the rest of my skin color. I go to the beach often to get even tans to keep them under wraps. I can only see them in the winter, when I get little sun. |
Yup. What she said. I don't have many, but let's just say that you will never see PlaymoreMinds in those 'just above the coochie,' low waisted pants. 
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and for swimwear... tankinis rock! 
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Mederma Scar cream (or a knock off). You can buy it at Walmart or Walgreens or anywhere else. It's expensive, but has received high praise as working over time for various scars, including stretch marks. the longer you've had the scar, the more difficult to remove. -MISS az-k9 http://www.getridofthings.com/getridofscars.htm |
Ain't it the truth!! I am proud of what I have -- in the correct lighting!! 
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amen to that my friend sorry i shouldn't be in this forum 
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| It's that evil genetics thing. I lathered up with belly butter for both of mine, and still have them. They fade to silvery streaks after a while. I have a sunburst at my belly button (I had a navel peircing that created an interesting pattern) and what look like claw marks on my hips (they are about 1/4 inch or so thick). They don't bother me anymore, but it took a little bit of time to get used to my new look. |