What did you do about stretch marks after pregnancy?

My understanding is that due to how they are formed and the deep layers of skin affected, stretch marks are very difficult to treat. But I did see improvement with silicone sheets. Since the early 1980s, silicone gel sheeting has been widely used in the treatment of serious scars (hypertrophic scars, surgical scars, burns, keloids etc). . Several clinical studies and reviews have confirmed its efficacy. I knew about them from treatment of a surgical scar I wore OTC silicone patches religiously for months after getting stretch marks with my second pregnancy. I saw clear results in the areas covered by the sheets. I used the large, self-adhesive ones as you can leave them on 24/7 and forget about it (brand was dr blaine's). I have yet to try dermarolling too - that's one I'll be trying soon, I hear it is helpful and not too expensive or invasive.

I've been using the Dr Max Powers Stretch Mark Treatment for 3 weeks now and I've seen amazing results in my stretch marks. They're a lot less visible then they were before so I definitely encourage people with stretch marks to try this product.

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I have used Made from Earth's Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy for about 8 wks after delivery/pregnancy. The stretch marks are less noticeable by both color and smoothing of the texture. It is a bit pricey, but I'm buying another bottle in hopes to continue the progress. It is better than regular mederma - and sometimes I have forgotten to apply it, but it still seems to be working.

When a person grows or gains weight really quickly, that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Sunless tanning treatments can help cover up stretch marks. Although there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks¸ every night before bed apply a small amount of Tea Tree oil to your stretch marks. The Aloe Vera gel is used every morning to help in healing the scars and is over all one of the best skin care products nature has provided us. Cure for Acne

I am 22 years old and I have a 9 months old baby.During my pregnancy I gain 40 pound and now I'm back to normal size.I have really horrible stretch mark.its on my thighs and all over my tummy.Whats the cost for Laser sugery?I really need to get it done but I worried about the price?

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i just had a 8.6 lb baby boy 6 wks ago and before i conceived i weighed 118 lbs and was a size 2. i gained 35 lbs with him and at 6 wks i weigh 130. i know it is pretty soon after delivery but i have bad stretch marks just on my abdomen and my tummy skin is loose. is it true if i had a tummy tuck now it is dangerous to have more kids? also, i have read about laser treatments. i know they don't completely eliminate stretch marks, but is this effective and if so what is cost like? thanks!!

hi going to have my tt in less then a week and a half could sumeone please tell me how long it is before im up walking around tks

I had a tummy tuck and arm lift 10 days ago. I had extremely sagging skin on the lower stomach, back, arms, all over. And eventhough I had extreme stretch marks from one child birth 30 yrs ago, and possibly due to weight gain and lose, I was not concerned with the stretch marks in the least, but they are gone except for a few right at the the hair line where I was stitched. They were all over at first. I am so happy with my pain free surgery results that I can not verbally express. This was the best thing that I have ever done for myself, eventhough I still have 3 of the 4 drains, I feel completely different from this experience. And the stretch marks being gone is a definite plus.

hi there i have the same problem i 2 am a size 6-8 and have stretch marks form giving birth 2 my son.i am going for a tummy tuck 2moro at 1.30pm 2 have them removed not sure as 2 what the results will be like cause like u a never seen a skinny person have this procedour but will keep u updated.wish me luck

I am so glad someone addressed the issue of strech marks, because I feel that I am not big and I am very comfortable with my wieght, however my strech marks from my three kids keeps me from being comfortable in the types of clothe I want to wear. All the response helped.

hi i have a servere case of strech marks all over my abdomen area except just under my breasts. i have them all down my legs all and over my buttox. also i have mass amounts of loose skin as i was a size 8 when i got pregnant and my daughter was born a whopping 10lb 14oz i didnt put on much wieght as im a size 10 now and my daughter is eight months im only 19 and i hate it all i cant wear skirts or dresses without wearing black tights and a swimming costume is out the window please advise me what to do and what treatment/s i should have. im desparate