Tanning and Stretch Marks... [Archive] - HealthBoards Message Boards

dfwgoodguy

12-27-2004, 09:58 PM

I have recently lost a lot of weight. And have many stretch marks on my sides, around love handle area and along side under arm. I also am pretty pale, due to always wearing a shirt in the sun. Would tanning cause these to darken at all? Or blend in? Or will they stand out even worse if i tan?

I dont want them to stay white while i get tanned, that would be way worse than now. :P

Thanks.

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Rms11

12-27-2004, 10:51 PM

I have found that tanning reduces the apperance.

dfwgoodguy

12-28-2004, 05:52 PM

I have found that tanning reduces the apperance.

Thanks for your reply, im just worried because once i tan i can't just say, oops never mind i want to go back..lol :)

rachel18

12-28-2004, 08:12 PM

I find that the stretch marks stand out even more, the stretch marks dont have any pigmentation therfore it will not tan or gain a different colour ( which i was told) and i have found that they do stand out eve n more, as the outside area tans not the stretch marks. i could be wrong but hey :)

Rachel

Rms11

12-28-2004, 09:02 PM

I tan regulary and I can't even see my stretch marks anymore....maybe it depends on the person.

INHALE

12-30-2004, 12:09 AM

try cocoa butter+vitamen E lotion, go to wallgreens and look cocoa butter products. there is a wide selection. or even better is retin A micro for light scaring. you will need an RX for the retin A micro. i wouldnt reccomend laser resufaercing after my botched comestic procedure.