stretch mark cream?

kikuri
on 3/30/11 8:57 am

Two things I've discovered since surgery: 1) I am now left with a ton of excess skin that maybe someday, if I'm very lucky, I can get removed (I dream of a tuck, heh) and 2) I look like a giant stretch mark.

It's been grossing me out all day, so I was wondering if any of you had suggestions for a stretch mark cream that can clear this stuff up? I tried running an online search but kept getting pages and pages of marketing crap and false review sites.

Ideas? I have cocoa butter, bio oil, and aloe gel. Going to visit the boyfriend in May and I'd *really* like to fade these out before I go.

[5'2": 35lbs lost pre-op. SW: 245 GW: 115 CW: 130.0]

sublimate
on 3/30/11 9:10 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

I hear lasers are the best option for this.

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(deactivated member)
on 3/30/11 10:08 am

VSG on 06/30/09

I am sorry this is a total hijack, but Sublimate, I just saw your avatar picture and almost fell out of the chair. That is too funny!!!

sublimate
on 3/30/11 1:31 pm - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

On March 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM Pacific Time, Elina_7 wrote:

I am sorry this is a total hijack, but Sublimate, I just saw your avatar picture and almost fell out of the chair. That is too funny!!!

Ha.. thanks.. that's FizzGig from the movie the Dark Crystal.. I can relate to him. :)

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diane S.
on 3/30/11 4:26 pm

VSG on 11/17/09

Sublimate I am scared of your new avitar. Gives me the heebie jeebies. its wicked! Diane

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sublimate
on 3/31/11 1:45 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

Ha ha.. I'm feeling I wicked so it represents me. ;) I feel like a big hairy beast with a big mouth and a lot of teeth. :)

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

laurak712
on 3/30/11 11:32 pm - New Braunfels, TX

VSG on 01/12/09

I'm sorry to say there's not much, if anything, you can do for stretch marks. They are just damaged skin and short of getting them cut off, there's really nothing. I had stretch marks on my lower belly from my pregnancies 25 years ago. They did turn somewhat white over time...a looong time. But, when I had my lower body lift last October, they all got cut off!! So now I have a scar... it's a trade off. But my belly is hard and flat now!

Laura

Height 5' 7

(deactivated member)
on 3/31/11 1:57 pm

VSG on 04/11/11

No creams will work, and lasers will only fade them from red to silver, unless you are like me and they are so old they are already silver :) I've done the laser route for other skin issues and trust me, I asked and read and asked some more :)

Sorry, wish there was a solution, but sadly, you can only get the damaged tissue removed.. but if you are like me, there will still be stretch marks.. I look like an atlas with all mine, everywhere. Just keep the skin hydrated with a good lotion as it helps with the crepy-ness..

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