If I lose weight, will the stretch marks fade?

[Anonymous]

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That's stretch marks sry for the error

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I used to do weight training but not anymore
Or should I continue?

[SirenDep]

Stretch marks happen when your body changes abruptly. When you gain or you loose a lot of weight, when you're a teenager and you suddently get too tall, when you're pregnant etc. It happens because the skin is not elastic enough to adjust.

While they are still purple, not faded, t's still possible for them to dissapear completely. You have to go to a good dermatologist to prescribe you a cream. If you want to prevent stretch marks, you have to put a hydrating cream on your body, especially in the places where stetch marks usually develop.

[Asker]

Thanks a lot :)

[stoevring]

Stretch marks will fade with time, but may never completely go away. Losing weight won't make them go away either, but it might make them more hard to see.

[Asker]

Mmhm soo it does help right?

[stoevring]

In some way, yes. Since there is less skin to look at..

[Asker]

You're sure about it aren't you?

[stoevring]

Yes.. i had to deal with it myself. I have had stretch marks since i was about 13. At first they were red and very obvious, but now they are white and hardly noticeable. You can't really see them, only feel them.

[Asker]

Thank you :)

[DanteSparda]

They are a type of Scar tissues e. g.- Keloids.
They won't disappear permanently but they'll fade away with time.
It depends on your skin tone whether they'd look more visible or not.
Just apply lotions containing "vitamin E", it'll help them fade away.

[Asker]

Yeah vitamin E thanks

[MoshingExec]

No they won't Stretch marks are scar tissue. Try vitamin E oil. Mayb help somewhat. Massage it in well on a regular basis. It can help break down scar tissue. For the most part you are stuck with them though.

[Asker]

So you mean to say they'll never go away?
But it's so awkward and feels disgusting to go on a beach or so... ugh 😡

[MoshingExec]

Sorry bro, they won't go away. You can have laser surgery or other cosmetic procedures if they are really bad but on their own they will not go away. You can diminish the appearance but that's about it. Sorry bro. But many people have them, even people who have never been overweight. Many bodybuilders get them also. You are not alone.

[Asker]

I used to life heavy weights but not anymore
Shall I continue?

[MoshingExec]

Weight training is fine. It's the bulk that stretches the skin. Generally it isn't an issue unless you get very bulky.

[Frost_Byt3]

Losing weight won't do anything to them, infact it might slow the fading process. But they will fade eventually ok their own, after you have lost enough weight.

[Asker]

Why would it slow the process? 😲
please if you don't mind sharing some more information on the same

[Frost_Byt3]

Well obviously you have to lose some weight before they can start to fade, but when you lose weight, the skin loosens. So if you continuously lose weight, the skin will stay like that and the stretch marks won't fade until you stay at a steady weight. Once you are happy with your weight, stop tryna lose it. Once you stop losing weight, eventually your skin will adjust to your body and tighten, thus making it easier for the stretch marks to fade.

I'm no doctor, but this is what I've heard. I had terrible stretch marks when i was 215 lbs, then i slimmed down to 180 for a while, and the stretch marks were starting to fade. But then i lost another 15lbs and the stretch marks became more visable again.

[Asker]

I see
Thanks a lot 👍

[Frost_Byt3]

No problem. But you shouldn't be insecure about it anyway. Nust be happy you have a good physique. People honestly don't care about stretch marks- they don't look that bad

[Asker]

Have em everywhere on the biceps some on forearms so they are visible and pathetic and people do ask about them :/

[Klaatu51]

i lost tons of weight in the past and still have stretch marks basically...

[Asker]

So losing weight won't make any difference
I feel so depressed :(

[singlebee]

They will go with time... Trust me on this... cause i had stretch marks... And now they are gone...

[Asker]

You didn't do anything?
I mean anything? Oil cream? Lose or gain?
I used to do weight training but i've given up now...

[singlebee]

I didn't do anything... Basically when you exercises... The skin inside gets teared off... because of which... It needs time to heal... And they do go away with time... And if you continue exercising they won't come again...

[Asker]

Okay thanks a lot :)

[Anonymous]

It won't, they fade on their own. Usually it takes years. Sucks I know

[Asker]

I feel horrible
And when I have to go to some beech or pool I always have excuses 😔

[Opinion Owner]

You wanna know what's horrible, I have them everywhere but the ones that suck are the ones on my calves. I can't wear shorts or dress or anything. As a girl that sucks cause my legs have to always be covered

[Asker]

Am so sorry
I have em on my biceps In spite of a good physique I feel so insecure going out in a tee

[Opinion Owner]

I have them on my arms so I have to wear shirts that are up to my elbow. I Have a healthy body, I'm actually a fitness trainer. So I still have it. It was cause I grew really fast. If you're worried there is make up that movie stars use to hide tattos and stuff In movies, I used it once for a party. It's a special makeup kind not the one that goes on the face and stuff

[Asker]

Naah not gonna go for that make up :/
Thank you though