If i lose the weight were my stretch marks are, will they go away? Or what will happen to them?
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Stretch marks are caused by over stretching the skin which results in damage to the collagen layers. Short of having surgery to remove them, nothing makes stretch marks go away.  Losing weight may cause them to shrink, and time causes them to fade but not disappear.
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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
501686
NO--STRETCH MARKS NEVER GO AWAY. BUT THEY FADE IN TIME. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON CREAMS AND LOTIONS. STRETCH MARKS ARE JUST PART OF LIFE. GET OVER IT.
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yes from losing weight AND gaining weight. it's not gross (maybe to some people). it sucks having stretch marks and cellulite so i sympathize with your having stretch marks. but i'm sure you're beautiful despite them!\ni tried Mederma once. it seemed to work rather well. i only used one tube, but i liked the results and would use it again.
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There is NO cure for stretch marks. Once you have them they will never go away.  They will fade, and become less obvious, but never go away.  Learn to love your body, stretch marks and all.
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It's not possible to completely get rid of stretch marks, but you can lighten them using vitamin E oil or cocoa butter.
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I'm in dermatology-I'm sorry to be bearer of bad news, but unfortunately stretch mark removal is a myth...There is no way to get rid of them...However, cocoa butter is a great lotion to use to promote elasticity and hopefully prevent further stretch marks...Also, there is a product called Dermablend that is a body makeup. This is used to cover unwanted scars, discoloration, etc. Great for the summertime...Good luck!
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If you lose weight it will go away. eat healthy and exercise.
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just like your clothing, elasticity dies out in your skin, so if you stretch too far then the elastic in your skin wears out and will not shrink all the way. I have lost over 100lbs and have alot of that skin.
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stretch marks, without cosmetic sergery, you have no other options. Fat legs imply that the rest of your body is rather okay compared to your leg. And if this has been so for a considerable period in your life, again without the sergery, you have very little options given that you're not going to starve yourself.(and even that won't help you.) for the stretch marks, if you want to fix it on your own, use vitamin E ointment. it may help the red marks turn skin tone by 3rd week. however, chances that the stretch mark will disappear is slim. The leg, you can help by speed walking or other exercises that require you to move your legs constantly at a certain pace. I really hope you achive your goals in losing weight and looking great. =) all the best.
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Stretch Marks Removal\nhttp://stretchmarks-removal.blogspot.com/2006/09/stretchmarks-removal.html
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Drink lots of water.  Apply cocoa butter to the stretch marks.
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The stretch marks are actually the very thin skin in between.\n\nUnfortunately there's not anything that will remove them.  It's "emergency skin" due to fast weight gain (pregnancy).\n\nYou can improve the appearance by using prescription Retin-A .1% cream.  Take about 3 months to see progress.\n\nWe discuss stretch marks and extra skin after weight loss at the Kimkins Diet site.\n\nWarning - Don't use Retin-A if you're nursing or pregnant.  It's serious medicine.
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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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I gained and lost 50 or so pounds in around a year and a half.  See my before and after pics here http://www.healthandstrength.net  I have some tiny stretchmarks that seemed to have blended in with my tan.  They arent very visible, but they are there.  It comes with weight gain if you don't take care.  Make sure that you use a thick butter as a moisturizer on your suspect skin every morning and ever night if you can.  My favorite is Shea Butter, but you can use cocoa butter, rosehip seed oil or even vitamin e.  Coconut oil is good too.  Keep it moist and supple.  Drink lots of water and try not to eat processed foods that have no nutrients.  Your skin needs Omega 3 oils too...make sure you take some capsules or something to keep the skin supple.\nGood luck!
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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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Go to my question in the health and beauty section of the health and beauty section; it asks for help from 'other mums, or docs or nurses or dermitologists', it asks about stretch marks, as well, mine are from having a child; but all stretch marks are the same, scarring from the skin stretching.  It has quite a few answers so far.  Hope this helps!