stretch marks

[Jamila]

I heard that vitamin E oil will remove stretch marks off the skin. I am 21 years old and have stretch marks from normal growth close to my buttocks which makes it hard to wear a bikini. What can i do to get rid of these marks?

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Jamila:

Stretch marks are very hard to remove.  They start out red and gradually lighten over time.  Be skeptical of claims for creams, exercises, vitamins, and lasers which people claim as effective.  You need rose-colored glasses to think they are.

best.

Dr. R

[Barbara]

Hi, i´m a 21 white latin female and i just had a baby  ,i have stretch marks all over my lower abdomen, breasts and buttocks. I know they are hard to remove but i´d like to know how can i make them less visible and if there is any tratment to get them away.

[Jacki S.]

I've had stretch marks that have already lightened but to the best of my knowledge I had the understanding that there was no way for my skin to ever recover.  I'm I wrong?  If so please tell me what I can do to get rid of them.

[hopeless]

I have scare all over on face and arm/back;if i just get a scratch it leaves a scar or dark color on face on body;I can,t wear a bathing suit and I wear a ton of makeup;How or what can I do to get rid of marks?

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[sofia]

I have strecth marks on my butt, arms and abdomen can you please give me some advice on how to get rid of them.

[StretchMark Cures]

Most Stretch Marks will never go away but will lighten with time.  There are some claims that Micro Dermabrasion (crystals or salt) may lighten them.  This is painful and a rarity.  However, there is a new procedure on the market which does help reduce the stretchmarks.  Ask your dermatologist about it.  It is called SkinMaster Plus.  It is completely painless, includes a peeling, moisturizing and can also be used to prevent and treat wrinkles.  Even the deep ones.  I have used the product, I found a plastic surgeon who uses it (in california) and i loved it.  I can't wait to go back for more.  Everyone should try it.  If your doc doesn't have it, keep looking.  It is out there.

[Shawn]

I am a 17 year old teenager, I am about 6'4 and 225 pounds.  I have stretch marks all over my body from the backs of my knees to my back and my chest.I am wondering If it is to late to get rid of them, and what are some of the ways I might beable to help them go away.  I am afraid to even take my shirt off in front of people.  I can't even stand to look at myself in the mirror any more.  I heard people talking about how laser surgery can help remove them, and I was wondering how much it costs.  I don't think Ican go through life trying to hide my body under long pants and shirts, but I am to embarrassed to tell my mom and father.  I am in desparate need of help, please somebody respond

[Shawn]

I am a 17 year old teenager, I am about 6'4 and 225 pounds.  I have stretch marks all over my body from the backs of my knees to my back and my chest.I am wondering If it is to late to get rid of them, and what are some of the ways I might beable to help them go away.  I am afraid to even take my shirt off in front of people.  I can't even stand to look at myself in the mirror any more.  I heard people talking about how laser surgery can help remove them, and I was wondering how much it costs.  I don't think Ican go through life trying to hide my body under long pants and shirts, but I am to embarrassed to tell my mom and father.  I am in desparate need of help, please somebody respond

[stephanie]

I'm only 15 years old, I have never had a baby, & I'm not fat but I have stretch marks on my thighs!! Why do I have them & how can I get rid of them??!

[Brandy]

I am 16 years old and i have stretch marks on my arms and chest  .I don't want to go to prom because of this ,I know they say there is no way to get rid of them permantly , but is there a way to make them less noticable

[Eddie]

I am 15, male, 6', and 300 lbs. Although most of my weight is muscle, I have stretch marks on my upper arms and chest. Of course, I do not find them attractive, and have yet to find a girl that does. I have read a lot of information and have asked many people, and they all say that they will fade. Well.. BIG DEAL!!! If they fade they will still be there and noticeable. Laser surgery? Unless you have a good couple of thousands of dollars, forget it. You just have to accept that they will be there, just like your birthmarks. All I can say is if someone doesn't like you because you have them.. I guess they have a worse problem than you. Besides looks, what major threat are they? Thanks& good luck

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[Eddie]

I am 15, male, 6', and 300 lbs. Although most of my weight is muscle, I have stretch marks on my upper arms and chest. Of course, I do not find them attractive, and have yet to find a girl that does. I have read a lot of information and have asked many people, and they all say that they will fade. Well.. BIG DEAL!!! If they fade they will still be there and noticeable. Laser surgery? Unless you have a good couple of thousands of dollars, forget it. You just have to accept that they will be there, just like your birthmarks. All I can say is if someone doesn't like you because you have them.. I guess they have a worse problem than you. Besides looks, what major threat are they? Thanks& good luck

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[Bryan]

Does losing weight take away stretch marks?

[do'nt worry about it]

I have strecth marks too. Whoever is running this site needs to attend to it and give us some answeres. If you ain't going to give us advice or a solution then get the **** off this site.
PLEASE... none of us ladies need this ****.

[do'nt worry about it]

I have strecth marks too. Whoever is running this site needs to attend to it and give us some answeres. If you ain't going to give us advice or a solution then get the **** off this site.
PLEASE... none of us ladies need this ****.

[AJ]

I am a very fit slim 16 year old MALE
I have awful marks on my thighs and bottom.
I don't get it men don't get these marks do they?

[AJ]

I am a very fit slim 16 year old MALE
I have awful marks on my thighs and bottom.
I don't get it men don't get these marks do they?

[kelly]

Guys, men do get stretch marks, stretch marks are not only for women.  Men just do not like to tell other people that they have stretch marks.  Anybody that grows in some way faster than their skin cells can divide can get stretch marks.  For the girl who's considering not going to prom because of this, prom is going to be in a room where the lights are half lit and it'll be a night so no one will notice.  If you want to cover them up use a little bit of concealer and powder like you do on your face.

[andrew21]

what do stretch marks look like, are they raised?
thank you

[PATTY]

heard there is a cream in a bottle that burns streach marks away i would like more info on this for friend?

[Clarissa]

ARe red stretch marks easier to get rid of than white ones. Will Retin - A  help??? please help me

[janet]

I'm 19 years old and have stretch marks on the back of my legs, arms, stomach, back, and thighs... I have no children and never has expericenced any kinda of pregnancy.. Anyway, I have a boyfriend who loves my body (more than me) and he say's he really couldn't tell I had stretch marks until I told him I hard them... I'll admit for me to have stretch marks their not that bad and you can't really feel them...but you can see them and that's why I hate to wear shorts, and short sleeves like  use to..I don't think I Will be able to wear short sleeves again... I'm not fat (my stomach is my only problem, if  get rid of that I'm cool) but i have gained alot of weight since the start of puberty...

[Tash]

I have very bad strech marks on my thighs and butt and im only 50kg. Im using a cream called STRETCH~AWAY so far they have become lighter and less raised.The only thing about this is it takes time and in 8-12 weeks you should start to see a change, you should be able to buy this product in any health shop.

[Francisco Bizarro]

Stretch marks sure are annoying.  I'm 15, rather slim and tall, and they're all over the place.  I'm penalized for going through a terrible growth spurt...lol!  What has life come to...sigh...

[Jennifer8055]

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