Recommendation for Cream during weight loss to avoid stretch marks, etc

[TrishL 4]

Hi. Can anyone recommend a good cream to avoid stretch marks and saggy skin during weight loss? Also, when can it be started; how many weeks post-op?

[BarbieVSG14 66]

Unfortunately, if you have been obese for a while and depending on how much extra weight you're carrying and age, no creams will help with some skin and stretch marks. The less severe areas can be faded or 'tightened' up, but some will never go back unless you have surgical intervention.

[Mhy12784 423]

I mean you could use a gradual tanner. It won't get rid of or prevent stretch marks, but it'll be a helluva lot harder to see them.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

Hi why does weightloss cause stretch marks? My tummy has more and they are becoming itchy. Almost down 60lbs in 4 months

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[KateBruin 344]

From the research I’ve done, the weight gain creates the stretch marks but losing weight causes them to be visible. The more I lose, the more I “get”. I have them from inner thigh almost to my knees.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

From the research I’ve done, the weight gain creates the stretch marks but losing weight causes them to be visible. The more I lose, the more I “get”. I have them from inner thigh almost to my knees.

Thanks for answering. They for sure are more visible. I wish there was something I can do to get rid of them. I'm worried about one dot of stretch marks that really itches it's strange

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[KateBruin 344]

Thanks for answering. They for sure are more visible. I wish there was something I can do to get rid of them. I'm worried about one dot of stretch marks that really itches it's strange

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When mine first appear they can get itchy. I don’t know why but I do think it’s pretty normal. I think there’s laser therapy for stretch marks but I don’t even know how effective it is.

[bellabloom 2,467]

I used a skin forming lotion from nivea a ton after surgery. Not sure if it helped but my skin does look pretty great!!

[BDME 138]

Hi. Can anyone recommend a good cream to avoid stretch marks and saggy skin during weight loss? Also, when can it be started; how many weeks post-op?

I use Jergens firming lotion for the loose skin ( I don’t really have any yet but I’m being proactive) and I use Bio Oil for the stretch marks and it has worked wonders. Cheaper than mederma and in my option works better and faster