how do you get rid of stretchmarks?

Philippines
January 14, 2007 7:36pm CST
i mean, really erase them, once and for all? is surgery the only answer? i have an ugly one in my tummy left from my 3 pregnancies and i'd like to get rid of them.
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@cuddiluk (1523)
• Philippines
29 Jan 07
The best way if your have enough money is to go to BELO Medical Group or Calayan. I think you knew this, there is the latest technology on how to erase cellulites and stretch marks through laser approach. It painless and in just a matter of minutes, Goodbye to all Stretch Marks! It really works because my aunt's did.
• Philippines
30 Jan 07
oh, i wish! i really, really wish! and maybe when i'd find a rich benefactor who can finance my makeover, i'd have my wrinkles removed,too. come to think of it, my eyebags, too. and maybe have a lipo done on my tummy, and a little under the chin and on the legs. maybe i can throw in laser hair removal, too, huh? oh, i wish!
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
24 Jan 07
According to my sons dermetologist the cream that they sell for scar can help strech marks fade. I haven't tried it yet, not sure I am going to. My strech marks don't bother me much.
• Philippines
29 Jan 07
yeah. we shouln't let it bother us. okay, i'll take your cue. thanks for the positive way of looking at it.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 07
It isnot possible to get rid of them unless like you say with surgery so I am afraid you are stuck with them lol but don't worry you are not alone
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
uh-huh! well, honestly, i've become used to them. and what others will say doesn't bother me at all so, it's not really a problem.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
is there really a way to get rid of stretch marks? i don't think so! i mean, you can lessen them but not eliminate. just try lotion made to make them look less visible.
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
so there's nothing in our world today for stretch marks yet, huh? well, that's fine with me. i know i'm not alone. better let it be.
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
thats my problem to, some ointment doesnt work to
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
we'll you can say that again. i've stopped buyig them already. guess it's time to sit back and let nature take over our bodies, huh?
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
i never seen any surgery to remove stretch marks. there is no way to remove it according to doctors. But one told me that through exercise you will be able to remove it as the skin skin is stretching. I think you have to find a natural way to stretch your skin so stretch marks can be remove
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
yeah, okay. that's reasonable. i'll be going to the gym again soon and i'll ask my instructor for exercises that would help reduce the marks. thanks!
@simran1430 (1790)
• India
24 Feb 07
When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Stretch marks happen when the tissue under the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.People who are obese often have stretch marks.
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
15 Jan 07
Stretch marks are permanent. The are the scars left by the tearing of the fibers beneath the skin when it is stretched past its capacity. Surgery can pull the skin tighter so tht they are not so noticeable and then covering them with make up can camouflage them a little, but they are still visible.
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
that's what i'm afraid of. for ne thing, surgery scare me and for another, if i had to force myself to go under the knife, it has to present 100% success. well, i guess i just have to bear with the marks. thanks for sharing your opinions with me.
@silveysim (337)
• United States
16 Feb 07
I had real bad stretch marks. There now smaller and less red and mostly faded, but some has browness and faint pink. There going away-due to losing weight and time. Moving the area with stretchmarks helps I think. But it's from my own observation so I don't know for sure.
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
hi joshdale! we share the same dilemma, welcome to the club!! ive made some research for you. i found that Emu oil has been proven to help decrease stretch marks. its the only product that penetrated deep enough to heal a stretch scar where the tear occurs and it takes other healing ingredients with it. You may also check out other stretch mark creams in the market. it must contain emu oil, aloe vera, shea butter, collagen , vitamin E and other super strong collagen builders. These ingredients will help remove damaged skin cells and produce collagen rich new cells resulting in a much healthier skin where stretch marks once were. These ingredients have been recommended by plastic surgeons before resorting to plastic surgery. you may purchase it online for 35-36$ so roughly Php1750-1800..Sound like a whole lot of money but hey, i guess it might just be worth it!!! might get one for myself too..