The Great Stretch Mark Debacle!
By jenniferaf1
@jenniferaf1 (17)
United States
October 13, 2010 10:03pm CST
I am a 130 pound 22 yearold that looks like I am part tiger due to the stretch marks down my legs! I got them when I was pregnant with my son, I apparently did not know that wearing shoes that didnt fit would cause my legs to swell so badly they grew and stretched out my calves, and also, I have them on the back of my thighs, thus a tiger stripe effect, I want to know what works for you when it comes to creams, treatments, etc. I was considering peels but they are WAY out of my price range. I came across a girl who has them and had found a trick that works for her, no it's not some "miracle" cream or anything of the type, she did something similiar to a peel and exfoliated her stretch marks to the point of actually making her skin peel. I have to say I have tried this and it does seem that have some results, I exfoliate like crazy and they are getting lighter and less caved in, maybe it's my imagination? I totally don't think the creams work but I wanna know! And also has anyone tried exfoliation?
1 response
@NoWayRo (1061)
• Romania
14 Oct 10
Hi jenniferaf1,
My dermatologist tells me there's nothing to permanently remove the marks. Exfoliation in combination with moisturizing creams works to some extent, to reduce the visibility, but it seems that's pretty much all you can do about them. My doctor also says it's wise to use creams all the time, so at least you don't get more stretch marks.
A friend of mine did some very expensive treatments, that combine laser and exfoliation, and I have to say the results were not very good, considering how much money and time she invested in this, the marks are still quite ugly and visible.
@jenniferaf1 (17)
• United States
14 Oct 10
Thanks for responding, and I know I hate mine lol, they are getting less visible with exfoliation, and I have definitely been doing the moisturizing thing, this is a horrible skin condition! IS THERE ANY CURE OUT THERE??? lol
