Stretch marks question?

[Anonymous]

OK I know this all going to sound weird, but here goes. I used to be much heavier. I lost a bunch of weight, then had a baby. The result is ugly stretch marks. I have those dark purplish ones on my stomach and I absolutely hate them. I've tried all kinds of skin products, but nothing helps. Someone told me semen will make them fade. Does anyone know with any certainty if there is any truth to this? Don't laugh. I'm desperate. I've googled it to death and found conflicting information. I've been making my poor boyfriend pull out, so I can rub it into my skin. Am I being ridiculous here or not?

[Anonymous]

Semen will not make them fade. Stretch marks will fade themselves over time. They will never disappear but they will turn silvery. You can look up images on the internet if you like.

There are lots of creams and oils out there that claim to help with stretch marks, but I personally think they're just a way to make money so I never wasted money on them. Mine are years old and have faded enough. They bother me sometimes but I think most other people don't even notice them.

Weleda has an oil that helps to prevent them. A couple of my friends used them during and after pregnancy and they've not gotten any stretch marks. Of course it's also genetics. But yes, once you do have stretch marks nothing will make them disappear completely, not even semen hahaha. They do get a lot less noticeable on their own after a while though.

[Amiler1214]

i'm no expert, but there's just no way semen will do anything to stretch marks. aside from sperm all that's really in there is sugars. make sure the internet information you're looking at comes from either doctors/professionals or if you still believe it could help, find someone that has actually seen those results themselves.

What I would do though is try seeing a doctor and see what products they recommend. you could also spend some time outside in the sun to tan your skin some so they don't stand out as much? I know that probably won't help much if they are the purple kind but it could make a little difference. I've had success with mederma, and there's also some dietary changes you can make

[jessicaparker989]

I agree with justme20,

Nothing works well to get rid of stretch marks. Yet there are many remedies that will help fading away these marks and give you clear skin.

You can rub the cocoa butter, olive oil on the affected regions. Massage it well in circular motion. this helps to fade the dark color of the marks & eventually clear off the purplish marks.

[kheserthorpe]

Semen is apparently good for your skin - it has a lot of proteins that are in a good form to be absorbed.

I doubt it will help stretch marks. My understanding is nothing will get rid of them, completely.

The color WILL fade. They will become, if anything paler then the rest of your skin.

The texture will not. Microdermabrasion MIGHT help.

If there's loose skin, an eventual tummy tuck of course can remove a lot of them.

As the partner of someone with this issue, I wish she believed what you did, I'd be delighted to come on her every day.

[dubstep]

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she's overreacting.

[kheserthorpe]

That's what a lot of women's stomachs looks like. Really.

[Asker]

Trust me. He hasn't complained. Lol

[Anonymous]

My last girlfriend had 2 kids stretch marks and loose skin. I didn't care I found it sexy on her!

[justme20]

NOTHING will remove stretch marks. Over time they lighten up but they will be there for life