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parker7
06-09-2010, 11:02 PM
Are there any procedures for removing or helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks? I have very long and big stretch marks going from my shoulders to my chest and a few on my bicep area that bother me.
I googled it and looked into laser surgery but most people say that it isn't really affective. Thanks.

Warped
06-11-2010, 10:12 AM
Once u got them u are stuck with them. They do fade as years goes by tho.

DieselXT
02-01-2011, 11:40 AM
once you have them you have to live with them they do suck and alot but as you get lean the diminish in size and in color something good for strechmarks are using fresh aloe vera on them tiwce daily or also use some vicks vapor rub 2 times a day you have to rub it in and theyll diminsh

JustLuke
02-16-2011, 05:14 PM
I used to hate my stretch marks on my chest but now I wear them like a badge of honor, when people ask me what they are I tell them stretch marks from growing too fast. also I think I read or hear somewhere that when stretch marks are growing they are red and dark and when you shrink they turn lighter, kind of white.

kentuckyslim
02-25-2011, 12:35 PM
Try Revitol or Trilastin-SR. No surgery required, but it'll take a little time to see them fade completely.

Nitro Fueled Barbie/Mel Marx
02-25-2011, 02:07 PM
Making Them Less Noticeable
Here are some things to consider if you want to make stretch marks less noticeable:

Some people find that self-tanners and sunless tanning treatments (both over-the-counter lotions and sprays and in-salon types of treatments) can help cover up stretch marks. This doesn't work for regular tanning or tanning beds, though, because stretch marks themselves are less likely to tan. And as everyone knows, the sun and tanning beds do more harm than good when it comes to the long-term health of your skin.

You also can buy body makeup matched to the tone of your skin that can make stretch marks all but invisible. Although some manufacturers make these cover-up products water-resistant, makeup may not be the best solution if you'll be spending a lot of time in the water.
Speaking of pool or beach time, the good news is that current fashion favors many styles of bathing suits that also just happen to hide stretch marks. "Boy short" style suits (popular with many athletes because they don't ride up when a person moves) work well for hiding stretch marks on the buttocks and upper thighs. And because many swimmers prefer high-neck bathing suits, which can hide stretch marks in the chest area, there are usually lots of styles to choose from.
Although 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.