How to get rid of stretch marks on waist and arms? Is there a way out?

There is no treatment for completely formed stretch marks. If they are developing stage, then you can apply cream containing tretinoine 0.025 per cent. For fully developed stretch marks, there is no permanent solution. However, you can try glycolic acid containing cream to lighten it and blend it with the surrounding skin.

There is also a product called Bio Oil which a lot of my friends have sworn by that helps to help the appearance of stretch marks. You can use it while you have them, or after theay are formed (though I'm not sure how effective this would be).

HTH

All I know is that after 2 C-sections there is NOTHING that is going to help me out aside from a tummy tuck : ) Sorry, I just went to the dermatologist and he said that the only thing he has found to help at all are laser treatments, but even they are not going to be worth the money. He also said that that $150 stri-whatever is just modern-day snake oil. Trust me, I wish that I had better news! Good luck.

Its said Prevention is better than cure - and that def applies for stretch marks. However, if you couldn't prevent them its important to start treating them as soon as you notice them, the earlier the better.

You could try an OTC stretch mark cream. If that doesn't work, new treatment techniques of Dermabrasion and chemical peels claim to help with stretch marks. The last option is always Laser Surgery.

Dave Brown

I also wanted to add that my dermatologist said that there's no topical treatment that works. He said that lasers can help a bit, but that even the $150 a jar stuff doesn't do squat. Just a cautionary note.

What can I do to hide the stretch marks under my arms? I lost weight recently that’s why I have those stretch marks

Use skin firming lotions if the stretch marks are just new. Keep skin as light as possible as stretch marks no longer tan and will stand out when skin darkens

martha_c - 28 September 2008 06:39 AM

Use skin firming lotions if the stretch marks are just new.

Retin-A creams help reduce stretch marks. Try to ask your dermatologist or skin care provider, especially if your skin reacts even to minor or OTC treatments.

Here are some information regarding removving strecth mark that I have read from a health magazine.

- Vitamin K and lavender oils are found to be effective in removing or eliminating the stretch marks.

- Cocoa butter, Vitamin E, and Almond oils are good home remedies for stretch marks.

- Walking, stretching, and other physical exercise or activities during pregnancy will prevents your skin to stretch marks.

- Avoid fatty diet during pregnancy. It will increase fat in your body that can cause stretch marks.

- Drink at least 5 liters water in a day. when your skin is elastic you will not get stretch marks

- Stretch mark cream: This the best option you have to effectively remove your stretch marks.

I have stretch marks and i am shy to wear swimsuits and will nor sports wear becuase people might notice my stretch marks. There is a cream that I am using now and it is called maderma. As of now it really works my strecth marks are slowly disappering and if still losing weight because of the diet plan that Im to it not because of maderma.

You could also use petroleum jelly to remove stretch marks.

mcavoy111 - 26 November 2008 06:26 PM

I have stretch marks and i am shy to wear swimsuits and will nor sports wear becuase people might notice my stretch marks. There is a cream that I am using now and it is called maderma. As of now it really works my strecth marks are slowly disappering and if still losing weight because of the diet plan that Im to it not because of maderma.

Is maderma an over the counter cream and if so where do purchase it?

Yes, you can buy Madera cream even without any doctor''s prescription. It is considered an over the counter medicine.

Which is much better to use, maderma or petroleum jelly for stretch marks?

It’s better to use petroleum jelly. It has the same effect on our skin and it’s not that expensive compared to madera.

Can we get skin allergies if you use petroleum jelly?

Can we undergo laser treatment in removing stretch marks?

charlotte1980 - 27 February 2009 08:46 PM

Can we undergo laser treatment in removing stretch marks?

Laser surgery can be used to address unwanted stretch marks. Insurance may not cover stretch mark removal because it is a cosmetic procedure (even if the stretch marks are severe).

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It is an expensive way to remove stretch marks. We can buy creams out in the market to help remove them.

What creams would you suggest to remove stretch marks?

You can do this. Get a capsule type vitamin e and cut it in half and rub it to the part of the skin that has stretch mark. You can also use pure cocoa butter, lanolin and almond oil.

marian24 - 18 March 2009 08:36 PM

You can do this. Get a capsule type vitamin e and cut it in half and rub it to the part of the skin that has stretch mark. You can also use pure cocoa butter, lanolin and almond oil.

Is this only for fresh stretch marks or does it work for 6 year old marks?

james555 - 24 November 2008 12:00 AM

- Avoid fatty diet during pregnancy. It will increase fat in your body that can cause stretch marks.

So true!!! A lot of my girl friends got stretch marks during pregnancy. After giving birht though, they're having a hard time getting them away.

Does petroleum jelly an effective way to remove this?

Yes, petroleum jelly is an effective and cheaper way to remove stretch mark. Apply ample amount of petroleum jelly on your stretch marks once and do this every day until the marks are gone.

Vitamin A by-products. These products are powerful that they have proven to be effective in lessening the occurrence of stretch marks.

These Marks Are Also Caused By Sun Light?

There are many ways to remove stretch marks effectively but you can not trust all of them. Choose the one which suits you and has great past records. Stretch marks can be cured through home remedies, herbal treatment, cosmetic surgery, homeopathic treatments etc. But among all these treatments there are some pits which fails to keep its own promise.

In these situations coolbeam laser treatment is the best treatment that you can get to remove stretch marks completely. This treatment is not harsh, painless and inexpensive too. It is widely used now a days and is widely accepted as well. So, try this treatment, it is really great stretch mark removal way.

All the best!

I think there are different ways to remove stretch marks effectively.Applying petroleum jelly,cosmetic creams are the cheapest way, but requires lot of time to heal the stretch marks while,a cosmetic surgery is costliest but solves the problem immediately.

According to your budget,choose the best possible way.