Stretch Marks

**sal239** · 11-29-2005, 08:44 AM

My skin stays very tight to my body, which is great when i cut down (my skin doesn't get loose are hang at all)

the only drawback is i get stretch marks (especially from my outter chest, through my armpit and onto my bi)

i thought you usually got them if you grow too fast, i'm not that big of a guy
( 190 pounds about 16% body fat)

is there anything i can do for this? Creams, lotions, supplements.
sometimes i even very small ones during a workout.

Thanks
Sal

**liftergirl** · 11-29-2005, 04:13 PM

cocoa butter ; can get it at walmart or any health food store; i have all my pregnant patients use it to prevent them.

**onehundredk** · 11-29-2005, 04:20 PM

are stretch marks bad...i like em, makes me look more ripped

**PaterLC** · 11-29-2005, 07:50 PM

Vitamin E

**legobricks** · 11-29-2005, 07:52 PM

Ive used cocoa butter and had GREAT results, but Justin Sane has explained that Maderma Gel is the shiznit. I havent used it, but if the stretch marks come back, ill be sure to jump on it!

**chest6** · 11-29-2005, 08:03 PM

maderma is the only thing I havnet tried..my cocoa butter doesnt do shit

**IBdmfkr** · 11-29-2005, 08:05 PM

haha Chest even has stretch marks on his toes.

**chest6** · 11-30-2005, 03:14 AM

Is that what those are? My veins are gonna turn into a big stretchmark.

**IBdmfkr** · 11-30-2005, 01:33 PM

***Doc.Sust*** · 11-30-2005, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by PaterLC

Vitamin E

vit e . don't take it oraly, you rub it on the marks, coco butter i am pretty sure has vit e in it, or they make a type with vit e. it helps but it takes time.

**sal239** · 12-01-2005, 08:37 AM

Thanks for everyone's help..

I really appreciate it!

**farrebarre** · 12-01-2005, 09:29 AM

IMO do the coco butter or vitamin e thingy right after you get out of the shower.

**Dave321** · 12-01-2005, 09:48 AM

My experience... Tons of Vit E, maderma for at least 4-6 months... mine cleared up nicely! good luck!

**chest6** · 12-01-2005, 01:25 PM

im gettin some maderma i know ur an advocate of that

***Doc.Sust*** · 12-01-2005, 04:56 PM

vitamin e too!

**chest6** · 12-01-2005, 06:07 PM

k i got my mederma..EXPENSIVE as hell! It better work.

**Dave321** · 12-01-2005, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by chest6

k i got my mederma..EXPENSIVE as hell! It better work.

Good luck buddy!!! I hope it works out for ya... lots of Vit E as well!

**chest6** · 12-02-2005, 02:02 AM

noo prob..ill load both on there let yall kno if they clear up a lil

**transform** · 12-02-2005, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

noo prob..ill load both on there let yall kno if they clear up a lil

that would be great if ya let us know how it goes. ill be very interested in hearing how it works, might try it myself when i get some money available if it works well for ya

***Doc.Sust*** · 12-03-2005, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

noo prob..ill load both on there let yall kno if they clear up a lil

its going to take time, weeks and weeks before you see results. be patient and keep applying

**chest6** · 12-03-2005, 03:25 PM

Im totally serious..I can already see them fading a tad bit. No joke..maybe they fade naturally and brighten day to day..but they have def. faded since I started it.

**USMCSS** · 12-03-2005, 09:01 PM

I have some on my back and I tried Mederma for 6 months straight with no luck. I'm sure if that didn't phase them, vit e and cocoa butter won't do a damn thing

**chest6** · 12-03-2005, 09:05 PM

yup..ur right. If maderma doesnt work for me...nuthins gonna work

**USMCSS** · 12-03-2005, 10:10 PM

If your aren't too old, it wouldn't hurt to use everything you can. The ones I was trying to get rid of are around 10 years old. I really didn't think mederma would do much.

**chest6** · 12-04-2005, 03:04 AM

Mine are prolly 6-8 months old

**Machdiesel** · 12-04-2005, 11:08 AM

Im gonna try maderma and cocobutter, each twice a day, ill let u guys know how it gies, ill make alittle log n post it up, how the hel do pro bodybuilders avoid these, the bop up n down with crazy amounts of weights, like lose 20 pounds, gain 30, lose 30, gain 30, u would think theyd ahve them everywhere

**USMCSS** · 12-04-2005, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Machdiesel

Im gonna try maderma and cocobutter, each twice a day, ill let u guys know how it gies, ill make alittle log n post it up, how the hel do pro bodybuilders avoid these, the bop up n down with crazy amounts of weights, like lose 20 pounds, gain 30, lose 30, gain 30, u would think theyd ahve them everywhere

They take preventative measures such as keeping the skin well hydrated with good lotions. i.e. cocoa butter, vitamin e. One good lotion to use is Aveeno. Very rich in nutrients.

Avenge Seven, yours should come out great as they are still fairly young.

**Power40** · 12-04-2005, 02:32 PM

I use vitamin E oil after taking a shower.

**heybigdavies** · 01-17-2006, 11:43 PM

tan tan tan!

**RMBros** · 01-20-2006, 12:25 PM

Just be quicker to wipe up the mess after you spank it - that shit will dry the crap out of your skin.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Seriously - lots more water, if it hasn't already been said.

**BeerBaron** · 01-20-2006, 07:37 PM

**** it, wear em' proud.... you earned them.

***Doc.Sust*** · 01-21-2006, 12:21 AM

agreed beer baron

**chest6** · 01-21-2006, 01:33 AM

Mederma/cocoa butter has actually worked for me quite nicely. They are stilll there but MUCH less noticeable. They have brightened a tad bit lately cuz Ive gotten a lil lazy. Apply 3-4 times a day and started seeing GOOD results within a month.

***Doc.Sust*** · 01-22-2006, 07:09 PM

i had a scar on my neck and face, if i put the vit e on it was good,if i slacked, it got worse, be consistent and keep putting it on even if it doesn't see, like it is helping rt away

**jcstanto** · 04-25-2006, 10:09 PM

I keep stretching the same dam* stretch marks. One is from my right pec to half of my bicep. They have a blue'sh tint to them, and they hurt like hell. I've tried vit-e/and cocca butter and nothing worked for me. Is there any other alternatives besides mederma? (Going to buy some)

***Doc.Sust*** · 04-26-2006, 08:19 AM

best advice is to keep putting on the vitamin e , it takes at least a year to see real good results,

**jcstanto** · 04-26-2006, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Doc.Sust

best advice is to keep putting on the vitamin e , it takes at least a year to see real good results,

I've tried the stuff for about 2-3 months and really couldn't tell the difference. If you think I should try it for about a year, I guess I should buy more vit-e. (might as well give it a try) Thanks.

***Doc.Sust*** · 04-27-2006, 02:15 PM

trust me it takes a long fckn time b4 you see any results, i gave up on the crap twice,, finaly i gav it a shot and stayed consistent even when it didnt look any better and one day i looked in the nirror and my scar was a hell of alot better