Question 1

because  i do weights, my muscles are growing, however i am getting purple stretch marks. any idea how to get rid of these?

Accepted Answer

Careful: I believe that it is well known and taught by pediatric specialists world wide to not advise teen males to do much with weight training. Weights too early can stunt growth.  Please contact your pediatrician before you continue this practice.

Question 2

any ways to get rid of stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Laser: The 1540 laser application from palmer trees stretch marks. Another treatment tat is useful is carboxytherapy, te injections of medically heated carbon dioxide gas, which repairs collagen. 50-70 per cent improvement is achievable with tese treatments.

Question 3

how do you get rid of stretch marks ?

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May help: Our colleague dr. Westfried says, "bio oil can improve appearance of newer red stretch marks according to the manufacturer. It is cost effective compared to Mederma stretch mark cream. Expect a gradual improvement of no more than about 20 per cent." he also suggests that laser removal can help.

Question 4

how to get rid of stretch marks on abs?

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Difficult: Short of surgery, theres not much to do.  Some say cocoa butter helps.

Question 5

how do i get rid of stretch marks fast?

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Sorry: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.

Question 6

how to get rid of stretch marks forever ?

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Very difficult: It;s more or less impossible. You can discuss with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon about maybe doing a skin peel or a laser treatment but nothing is really good.

Question 7

how can you get rid of old stretch marks?

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Stretch marks: Since stretch marks represent a permanent change in the dermis (the deeper layer of skin beneath the surface layer known as the epidermis), there is no amount of resurfacing that can erase them. However, studies have shown that laser treatments can lessen the depth of stretch marks in some patients, with an improvement rate of between 20 and 50%.

Question 8

how can you get rid of baby stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Fade naturally: These will fade naturally over time and do not require treatment.Mederma stretch mark cream could be tired on older children.

Question 9

how can i get rid of/reduce stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Sorry: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.

Question 10

how can i get rid of silvery stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Stretch marks: Since stretch marks represent a permanent change in the dermis (the deeper layer of skin beneath the surface layer known as the epidermis), there is no amount of resurfacing that can erase them. However, studies have shown that laser treatments can lessen the depth of stretch marks in some patients, with an improvement rate of between 20 and 50%.

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