It's summertime and I want to wear trunks to the beach. The problem is, I have stretch marks and skimpy trunks aren't enough to cover them up. And yeah, what if I wear a g-string? I want to get rid of nasty stretch marks but I can't afford to consult a dermatologist. Is there a way to peel off old skin off my butt and keep my skin tone even with the rest of my body (or even lighter...tan lines are hot). Help please. Thanks!
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Sorry, you are out of luck.  Just opt for full coverage trunks or push your vanity aside and wear what you want...your choice.  If you have stretch marks, you must have lost a lot of weight...congrats on that.  \n\nYour stretch marks will gradually become much less noticeable but will never go away as they are similar to scars. The only option is the one you can't afford, seeing a dermatologist to discuss treatment. Here are a few options:\n\n1. tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A)\n2. laser therapy\n\nYour health insurance plan will not cover "cosmetic" procedures so you'll probably want to find out what this will cost.
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It is practically impossible to get rid of stretch marks, although some become less and less evident with time, especially those after pregnancy, less so for those after high dose steroids.\nif you tone your abs with sit ups, you can get rid of excess fat and volume with time. it is important to be consistent and to be careful not to hurt your back while exercising.
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Your stretch marks will gradually become much less noticeable months after you give birth but will never go away as they are similar to scars. However, you can see a dermatologist to discuss treatment. Here are a few options:\n\n1. tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A)\n2. laser therapy\n\nYour health insurance plan will not cover "cosmetic" procedures so you'll probably want to find out what this will cost. \n\nOTC preparations do not work so you would be throwing your money away.  Just give it some time.  Instead of focusing negatively on the stretch marks, concentrate on what a wonderful baby you now have.  There are many women who would gladly have your stretch marks if only they could be blessed with a baby.
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first try using a sports sunscreen, its designed for sweat and wetness. use a very high spf, 30 or 45. and last, the tan will fade naturally. there is no way to lighten your skin with natural creams ...
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You need a water resistant strech mark cover makeup\nSee\nhttp://www.sachacosmetics.com/stretchmarks.htm\nor\nhttp://secure.igia.com/prodetail.cfm?ID=AT7623
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No over-the-counter cream or lotion can remove those lines. Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis, and common creams can't reach that far deep. Vitamin E and cocoa butter treatments can make your skin feel soft and supple, but they won't make your skin mark-free. You'll need to talk to a doctor, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon if you want to seriously reduce the lines. \nPrescription creams containing Tretinoin, also called Retin-A, may help reduce the appearance of fresh stretch marks. These creams should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This type of treatment will not eliminate stretch marks completely, and it won't work on older marks that have already faded from red. \nA French treatment called Endermologie claims to reduce scarring. A machine with rollers and gentle suction is used to massage and exfoliate the affected area. Again, this won't remove stretch marks, but it may enhance the overall appearance of the skin. \nLaser surgery is sometimes used to lessen the severity of stretch marks, but the results are mixed. Microdermabrasion has been somewhat more successful in changing the appearance of stretch marks. Both treatments are expensive and should only be performed by qualified doctors.
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I am pretty sure that the only way to "rid" yourself of stretch marks is to have them zapped out by a dermatologist.  They fade with time, but never really go away.
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That is SO FABULOUS.  You need to change your screen name now!\nYou're young and the skin might still pop back into shape. Drink a lot of water and keep exercising. Drinking water while exercising helps the skin keep its shape.\nYou might want to moisturize also.  There are many nice body moisturizers that don't smell "girly"--I included a link below to one.  If you massage the skin while moisturizing, it will help with the elasticity.\nI'm very happy for you!
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you need to wear pants & long sleeves all summer and big hats in the sun. Only come out at night if need be Stay outta the sun for at least a year. Your fair skin should slowly come back
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Hi I am also a black woman who had this problem. I use Palmers   Cocoa butter after I shower and notice that the stretch marks seem to lighted up and smooth out.I only buy the solid kind not the creamy version because this has shea butter in it which will also help the dark stretch marks to lighten up. Futhermore, don't be stingy when applying if you do this consistently for about a month trust me you will notice a gradual change. Also you will notice that as the stretch marks get older the will naturally start to blend in with your skin. In conclusion, please remember that it is unhealthy to gain weight and lose it so frequently try to keep your weight balanced out. Good Luck!
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Use olive oil instead of body lotion ,u will get tan few times faster then with normal cream.But dont do it if its a stong sun,cos u wud get burn,be carefull.
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Stretchmarks are scar tissue. Because of that you can`t remove them. You can try whit scar removing creams, but, the results will be less than you can and will expect. Try using high hydrant cream for your skin to improve your skin elasticity.
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Stretch Marks Removal\nhttp://stretchmarks-removal.blogspot.com/2006/09/stretchmarks-removal.html
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Cocoa Butter reduces the appearance some, also Avon has some kind of line you could try that Consumer Reports fairs pretty good. Also, time heals the appearance of Stretch Marks, so does losing weight.
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Look don't fret about the stretch marks just look ahead and we can work on getting you back to the shape you are after. Just follow this routine and you will be fine. Take it from someone who has two babies and stretchmarks I am still very confident with my physical appearance since I got my shape back. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1500 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - multigrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1800 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1500 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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if you want a really nice tan you have to be prepared to work at it,\nThe first time you go in the sun not more the ten mins.\nCome in and right away take a cool bath to cool down the skin fast, then wait another twenty mins,\nGo back out, and repeat the process this time staying out twenty  mins\nDo this a few times the first day. then you should be able to stay as long as you want without burning.\nEnjoy your summer
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hi i am also 5'3" and 105 lbs. i also have strech marks my mom says that losing and gaining weight will do this and that coco butter doesnt work believe me i've tried it so .. i have to see a doctor for it consult your doctor good luck