Question:
several have mentioned that the firming lotions have helped some.

i am having surgery may 5 and want to start using these lotions. are the lotions from the drugstores just as good as the pricey lotions at the dept stores? any good recommendations?    — Wendy S. (posted on April 25, 2003)

April 25, 2003
I had surgery 14 months ago and after losing about 50 lbs my neck was really starting to look bad with the beginnings of loose skin and it had clearly lost it's tightness with the weight disappearing. I had my doubts about all these lotions and creams and didn't want to waste a lot of money on them. So, I went to the local dollar store and bought 1 tub of anti-wrinkle cream, 1 tub of vitamin E cream, and 1 tub of alpha hydroxy cream. I started putting these on my face and neck each night before bed and in the morning before my make-up and I have been shocked to see a difference! My neck tightened up, my complexion is better, and the lines have cleared up - to my surprise. These are just dollar store brand, $1 lotions...but they've worked for me. As my thighs have started to look worse and worse, I've begun using these products on my legs, with hopes that they may just work there, too! Anyway, this is just my personal experience and I'm sure others will share their results, good or bad, with you as well. In my opinion, it doesn't hurt to try these products, but I don't think you have to spend a lot of money on them to get results. Good luck to you!!
   — Mary W.

April 25, 2003
I use Mary Kay Timewise body lotion and facial products. Girls, these products are great!! I was getting a lot of wrinkles under my eyes. I started using the eye creams, they have worked wonders!! These are kind of expensive but they work wonderfully for me..The body lotion is wonderful. That and lots of walking are hopefully gonna save me from having surgery done on my thighs!!
   — Sharon1964

April 25, 2003
I have been told by 2 dermatologists, 2 plastic surgeons and a hand full of physicians that it is not the price or type of product used--it is the rubbing that stimulates and rejuvenates the skin. Different people swear by different products, use what you are comfortable using--just do it CONSISTENTLY!!!! Best of luck...
   — Arlene J.