has anyone ever tied Mederma for stretch marks?? Does it work?
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There is no medical proof that creams really help prevent stretch marks, even though some clai, they do.  The best way to prevent stretch marks is keeping weight gain steady, gradual, and moderate. Also, a good diet is always good for your skin's elasticity. \nIf you already have stretch marks, you can feel good knowing that they will gradually fade to a silvery sheen. You can also discuss with a dermatologist the possibility of reducing their visiblity with laser therapy or Retin-A.
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They make the stuff of scars, use that stuff. Not the stretch mark cream that wont work. \n\nhttp://www.syprex.com/shoppingcart/index.cfm?categoryid=3&descriptionid=35\n\nhttp://www.biodermis.com/\n\n\nThis is the type of stuff they use on severly altered skin like in a trama scar or burn
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Try using something called "Mederma". It's scar cream and it's amazing! I had a few cuts that were in a prominent place and I used it and they're gone. No trace at all.
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No stretch marks do not go away and you can not get rid of them without surgery. They do fade though
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yes madxmumx bio oil is for scars and stretchmark as well as a nighttime moisturizer
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I have two children, and where my stomach expanded so much (I was real small before) I have alot of stretch marks. The coco butter theory didnt really work, i tryed - but there's a creme call Eucerin that I started using and it made a big difference, and also Tanning helps them (or the illusion of them). But before i had a few big ones that almost looked like scars and the eucerin actually faded them all the way gone
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coco butter is the "standard" strech mark cure.  Some of the scare remover creams work much better though.
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Hi DJ, I do not what to disappoint you, but I have got stretch marks as well and I can tell you that none of all so-called stretch removal creams or alike do not help, do not waste money.However, I can suggest you how to prevent a new stretch marks - Usually you fell itchy in particular parts, so do not scratch and if it is possible apply moisturizing creams or oils, but try not to scratch. My sister was pregnant, she followed my advise I she does not have stretches on tummy, but she did not take care of her legs (because she gained weight)and there are stretch marks.Take care
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They say there isnt much you can do but I believe that Yoga and stretching can help . If your skin is used to streching then the sudden strain put on it by your changing body will not have the devastating effect that it might have. Keeping skin from getting to dry is a good technique as well. I dont believe the hype about certain lotions being specifically for stretch marks. \n\nIt probably does have to do with genetics and how much elastin is in your specific skin. But having healthy skin will definantly help. \n\nIve had 3 kids and no stretch marks at all. I have however gotten some on my thighs from gaining weight in the past. \n\nIf you are very thin and get very large in your pregnancy I dont think there is much you can do to prevent it. Something has to give.\n\nVitamin E oil is very good for skin. Calendula oil is another one Ive used.\n\nAvoid petroleum based lotions, they make you soft to begin with but dry you out in the long run. Its sort of a pointless venture. Don't use lotions with alcohol either. Alcohol will dry your skin out. Most have alcohol. I recommend a natural oil.
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There is a great product by Mary Kay called Visibly Fit body lotion.  It has amazing results for stretch marks, scars, and spider veins.  Lotion is for use 2x a day.  It lasts for about ten hours.  You should see results in a few weeks.
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also palmers cream for stretch marks
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Unfortunately you can never get rid of stretch marks once they're there - sucks, doesn't it. But they will fade in time to a silvery white colour, everyone says they're hardly noticable but I'm very self conscious about mine and I think they're quite obvious. But anyway, you can pay a fortune for creams and stuff that claim to get rid of them, but none of them actually work. Best bet is to buy some Palmers cocoa butter (you can get it in most pharmacies) and use it daily. It won't get rid of the stretch marks, but it'll help them fade a bit quicker and it'll also mean you won't get more if you put on more weight.
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I'm very fair skinned. I have stretch marks from pregnancy. I've tried trilastin, strivectin, barmons, and almost all others claiming to remove stretch marks.  Please don't waste your money.  None of them work.  I've had the best results with simple home exfoliation but they are still there.  I don't think there is any way to remove them.  I saw something on TV about a new laser that can possibly return the skin to proper color but I've only found a clinic in Beverly Hills, CA.  I've also heard that chemical peels can improve or remove stretchmarks but I purchased one recently and my result is severely burned skin. Please try to accept yourself for the unique person you are.  Dare to be different.  That is what I've finally come to.  We are so bombarded by the media to  look perfect when in the real world it doesn't exist. I'm sure you are beautiful just he way you are.
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i dont know why they appeared maybe you went through growth spert or something? idk...but i know or heard that you can use coco butter or shea butter to prevent stretch marks..i think thats what preg. women do to help prevent them? sorry i am not much of a help. oh and also i think if the stretch mark is red it can go back (maybe i am not totally sure) but if its white its there perment.
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it is reccomended by most dermatologists, but i don't trust it.....If you want to get rid of those marks safely use cocoa butter.......or shea butter. please read the link below regarding hydroquinone......good luck
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The suggestions from leviballen will probably work if you need to lose FAT from your belly area.   Probably more sensible is a simple, no pils, healthy eating and exercise program.  The only way to lose FAT from your belly area is to lose body fat overalll.  AS much as we woud like it to be differnt there is no easy fix to losing belly FAT and there is no such thing as spot reduction.  It doesn't work.\n\nHOwever, you didn't say you had FAT to lose in your belly area.  You indicate that your problem is loose skin, which is a whole different problem from belly fat.  If your problem is loose skin I am sorry to say the only solution is surgery.  There is no other way to get rid of loose belly skin.  The skin has stretched and lost its elasticity and it will not shrink back, no matter how much exercise or dieting you do, no matter how many Total Lean packs you buy.  \n\nAlso, you didn't indicate you had stretch marks, though suggestions have been made for those.  There are many products on the market that claim to get rid of stretch marks.  Stretch marks are permanent because they are caused by the thinning and breaking down of the layer of skin that has the collagen and elastin -the stuff that makes our skin elastic.  NOthing can fix this, no creams or pills.  However, the marks fade and get smaller and less obvvious all on their own over time, though the skin can never completely return to normal.  In the early stages some stretch marks do seem to be able to be treated by lasers which help get rid of the red color and may help with making things look better.  A cream called tretinoin has  been reported to be successful in some studies, but not in others, and reputable doctors all over the world indicate that there is no way to get rid of stretch marks.  YOu will find lots of sites that want to sell you stuff, but BEWARE.\n\nMy advice would be to be careful and don't spend your money on stuff that doesn't work.  Actually the greatest factor in determining whether you have stretch marks is your genes.  Some people get them, some don't.  If you do have stretch marks think of them as signs that your body has produced something wonderful, two new lives.\n\nGood luck and take care.
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Use Lubriderm lotion that includes cocoa and Shea butters. Or you can purchase some Palmer's cocoa butter especially for Stretch Marks. The bottle reads "Palmer's Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks with a pregnant women on it, so you want over look it. You can find it in Wal-mart definitely.