how do u get rid of stretch marks that has been there for a long time aside from laser or surgical treatment ?
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After 4 children I have them too. Neutrogena has an exfoliator, with the creams to help heal the stretched skin.  You would have to make the stretched skin raw not bleeding but exfoliated and then apply the cocoa butter or stretch mark remedy. Bottom line you will have to make the skin "raw" it'll hurt but it's cost less than laser surgery or whatever else.
973518
100% pure cocoa butter. Put it on everyday and throw some aloe in there. You're stretch marks should start to be a lot less noticable within a few months (I don't know when they fully dissappear).
403251
i'm sorry to say this but, there is really no way to get rid of stretch marks.. using vitamin E lotions helps to prevent them during pregnancy but i'm almost positive there is no way to get rid of them once you have them.. i'm sorry! you might try a skin tightening cream.. it may help? good luck!
472398
Cardio will burn fat, strength training will tone your muscles and loose skin. Stretch marks are a form of scarring and you may want to see a doctor about removing the scares.
634455
Try Bio Oil, it is very good for fading scars and blemishes, can be brought quite easily from most chemists, it worked for me on a small scar that I had had for years, so its worth a try.
14100
There are a variety of creams and lotions to prevent stretch marks which you can find at any local grocery/department store (such as Walmart and Target), but I believe you may have to pay to have them removed. Consult with your family doctor for other options.
891978
Change your diet to inclued more vegetable and fruits. Cut out as much meat such as beef and pork as possible. Do leg exercises and walk at least two miles a day. In the evening before bed put aloe vera gel from the plant directly on the stretch marks and let dry. Do this every day until the stretch marks are gone. Aloe Vera in it's purest form, directly from the leaf is used on burn patients to keep the scarring to a minimum and to help heal the damaged skin.
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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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Try applying cocoa butter on them and massaging daily. Another option is a paste of turmeric, yogurt and rice flour. Apply on the scar and when the paste dries srub them off.\n\nPS: Turmeric can lightly stain towels and clothes. So wash away with a mild soap after scrubbing it off. Good luck!
417122
U can buy some Palmer's Lotion they have some for stretch marks and apply it twice daily and they will be gone on about 3 or 4 months
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Hey there!\n\nCheck this site out  www.stretchmarkcure.com \n\nit works if you keep at it!!!!
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yes: rub baby oil or vitamin e cream on them\n\nAlthough there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks, the truth is that most are ineffective and often costly. You can't make stretch marks go away entirely without the help of a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems) or plastic surgeon. These doctors may use one of many types of treatments - from actual surgery to techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser treatment - that reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These techniques are expensive and are not usually recommended for people in their teen years because they are not finished growing and their stretch marks will probably diminish over time anyway.
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(m)\n\nTreatment of Stretch Marks\nSutter Medical Group \n\n \n\n\nWhat causes stretch marks?\nThere are a number of factors historically related to development of stretch marks, such as pregnancy, weight gain, and rapid growth. The development of stretch marks seems to run in families and actually may not be the direct result of any of the commonly associated factors. There may be some underlying defect in collagen or elastin fibers in predisposed individuals, which can be manifested as stretch marks when the individual becomes pregnant, etc. Not everyone who is pregnant develops stretch marks. A few people must take cortisone for certain internal disorders, and the weight gain that can result is often associated with the development of stretch marks.\n\nCan stretch marks be treated?\nFrom our experience, about 50 percent of individuals see 50 percent improvement after treatment. Improvement is subjective because it is very hard to photograph stretch marks, and perceived outcomes can be altered by simply changing the angle of the light. Younger patients with thin, pink stretch marks do the best, although we have seen flat, white stretch marks improve as well. The stretch marks associated with extreme weight gain, which are often very deep, seem to respond the least.\n\nWhich lasers are used to treat stretch marks?\nThe lasers commonly used to treat stretch marks are the same ones used to treat vascular problems; the yellow- and green-light lasers. It is not clear why they are effective; it may be there is something on the collagen or elastin molecule that absorbs the light. It can occasionally take a repeat treatment to see further improvement. Even after one laser treatment, improvement may occur slowly up to a full year after the treatment.\n\nAre there any risks to laser treatment for stretch marks?\nAs a group, the vascular lasers are safe enough to use on infants. The spot sizes and energies used are very low. Both of these wavelengths or lights can be absorbed by background melanin in the skin. A few patients with darker skin tones have been reported to have some post-procedure pigmentary alteration, which is usually temporary.\n\nAre there treatments that don't involve laser?\nYes, the two most common are Retin-A cream and the new microdermabrasion technique. We know that Retin A, used over many months, can cause new collagen to be deposited in the skin, which may be the mechanism for the perceived improvement. Less than 50 percent of our patients feel they have seen improvement with Retin A, but it is a low-risk treatment. Microdermabrasion involves the use of fine sand that is blown across the skin. The low-grade mechanical irritation of repeat treatments may induce new collagen formation in stretch marks. Multiple treatments are generally required.
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One word: Strivectin. And, its been reappropriated by the pretty people as a fantastic facial wrinkle cream. Everyone I know swears by it. Banish the stretch marks and forego the Preparation-H. All at the same time. :-)
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None, stretch marks are scars, they are there for life. When they first appear they may be dark in color, but they'll lighten up over time. There are expensive creams that claim to reduce the appearance of them, but you will never get rid of them.
34122
You can usually find some sort of Vitamin E cream for stretch marks at a drugstore or WalMart.
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There is no real way to prevent stretch marks.  Lotions, retin-A, and cocoa butter may keep the skin supple and soft, but these tears often occur at deeper levels of the skin than can be reached with topical emollients.  If your skin is predisposed to stretch marks, you'll have them, and that's pretty much all there is to it.\n\nOver time, most stretch marks will fade and blend into the skin.  The best way to deal with them is to just accept them.  I call mine "medals of honor" for going through an arduous labor!