Gotta lose some stretchmarks

millionman · Jun 7, 2004

I used the mederma on the scars I have from my shoulder operation. Honestly the whole using the stuff 3-4 times a day is horse hockey. The reason being if you look at most companies recommendations for their products, it is usually in a range that would cause you to run out in two to three weeks, meaning you would need to buy more product, even if the stuff didn't work. I used the stuff once or twice a day, usually before bedtime or right out of the shower, and it worked fine. But maybe that's just me. Try it once or twice a day, see if you make improvements over time, hell take pics if you want, but make sure it works like you want it to before buying more. Can't be giving away hard earned money. I know everyone on the board feels that. Holla

mecca · Jun 8, 2004

other than trying the Mederma or barmon's creme....
what do you guys think of this method? (i think the second link is a procedure-like version of the first link[which trys to make you pay for the info])
Link1
Link2

mecca · Jun 8, 2004

I also thought this was a very good article:
"How To Age Rapidly or Not!"
But do you think there is any truth to this (w.r.t. cortisol...)
"Individuals are pleased to find that stretch marks, "love handles," and energy slumps can all disappear when cortisol rhytHydromax is corrected"?

mecca · Jun 22, 2004

another related article to my above(x2) stretch mark post:

"Eliminate Stretch Marks

To minimize and eliminate your stretch marks always bathe with a loofah. Loofahs grow on trees while hanging on the branches they look like large fruits, they are picked and allowed to dry naturally hence comes a loofah, natures sponge. When buying a loofah look for three things 1. flexibility, 2. density and 3. how hard the sponge is. You do not want a loofah that is too hard as it will damage your skin. It should be flexible, medium soft and not too hard. It will not be soft at your first use, but after continued it gets softer and softer. When rubbing the hip areas and near your chest rub towards your heart. This increases circulation in the area. It may not take them completely away, but you will have to look very hard to find them."
http://members.tripod.com/natral0/id44.htm

Zurik · Jun 22, 2004

I'm not an expert, but i'm pretty sure that the only way love handles can dissapear, is by losing weight, and cortisol sure as hell has nothing to do with it.

mecca · Jul 13, 2004

just adding:

"The key to making the stretch marks less permanent is to work on them while they are new and still pink.

Even though there is no method for eliminating stretch marks scars, you can make them less visible. Exfoliate daily by using a loofah in the shower, then apply lotion or Vitamin E / Almond oil afterwards -- be careful -- oils can stain clothing. Also, choose lotions that contain alphahydroxy acid to aid in the smoothing of the skin.

To reduce the appearance of stretch marks you can rub Vick's Vapo rub or Preparation H into the scars -- however, for social reasons don't tell anyone what you're using

"
(http://www.meetingfriendsonlinechannels.com/channelCA.php3?article=58)

Andithilion · Jul 14, 2004

I had some stretch-marks around my stomach and shoulders about a year ago, but they just kind of disappeared...I'm not sure if it was me losing weight or getting more sun, but I didn't do anything consciously to them, and they disappeared...then again, I'm only 17, so they might not have been permament. Vitamen E sounds familiar when talking about Stretch marks, though, so hopefully that'll help you out. Good luck, man.

cumkiller · Jul 25, 2004

i have stretcHydromaxarks too, mine is located between the hips and the butt. haha.. but its not as bad.. but, who cares! i wana get rid of it. it sucks.. those guys who dont have it are so lucky.

Samon · Aug 4, 2004

I've got quite a few stretch marks too.. shoulders, chest, arms, hips etc etc... I found that after a while they fade, but are still just visible. I've tried the cocoa butter, lavender oil, almond oil and all that crap.. and some of it helped....

I read an article on the web (it was a while ago now, can't remember the link), which was about a study into stretch mark products. It concluded that it wasn't actually any particular product that lessened the appearance of strecth marks, but it was the 'massaging action' that was employed. I've tried out this theory with normal baby lotion and it seems to work. Just thought I'd share this with all you guys worried about stretch marks. It takes a while though for any visible differences, a few months... but keep at it and they should gradually fade away

Gpimp · Aug 4, 2004

they eventually fade to the coulour of your skin and become unoticable unless you are actually looking for them. but the fading can take a few years, lukily mine faded in less than a year.

copper_handshak · Aug 4, 2004

Intense aerobic excercise. Lower your body fat...I dont know about creams. A hardbody right? No strectch marks on those folks.

Patrick Bateman · Aug 4, 2004

copper_handshak said:
Intense aerobic excercise. Lower your body fat...I dont know about creams. A hardbody right? No strectch marks on those folks.

Thats not true. Im lean as hell and I still get stretch marks from lifting weights.

copper_handshak · Aug 5, 2004

Well maybe you need to get lean as f**king hell in that case Patrick. Personally I think stretch marks look cool. I wish I had stretch marks, but I dont, do I? and your just loving every minute of it. You guys with stretch marks all think your so special. Well I dont have stretch marks, ok...damnit. Im smooth as a babies butt baby. A babies butt

copper_handshak · Aug 5, 2004

Im sorry, Im not an asshole, really Im not. After doing some research I found that raiseing your fat content can help reduce stretch marks, as well as staying hydrated.
I went to http://www.wannabebigforums.com/ and found some interesting threads on the subject. So...once again...sorry for seeming a tad abrasive.

Patrick Bateman · Aug 5, 2004

I didnt think your comments were abrasive. My BF has gone up slightly since Ive started bulking so that could be contributing to some of the new stretch marks. Im also a regular poster at Wannabebig.

Gotta lose some stretchmarks

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