Through the years, I have yo-yo dieted and/or given birth, and have developed some stretch marks / cellulite. How can I get rid of it?
The only two things I’ve consistently heard from dermatologists in terms of lessening the appearance of stretch marks are: 1.) Time 2.) Multiple laser treatments at the dermatologist Since the former is frustrating & the latter can be just plain unaffordable for some, I have heard for years that hydroquinone, an over-the-counter ingredient found in many creams available at drugstores or Sephora, works wonders as a pigment-lightening cream for stretch marks, liver spots, or hyperpigmentation. As far as cellulite (which afflicts about 90% of women and knows no boundaries as far as body size or shape – some of the skinniest, most in-shape women can have it!), I know of no true means of permanent elimination. (Endermologie is temporary.) However, weight loss, daily cardiovascular activity, thrice-a-week resistance training, & self-tanner certainly can’t hurt! Notice I look darker in some of the photos where I reveal more skin? Well, a tan is flattering! (Note: In the warm months, I do the
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- Through the years, I have yo-yo dieted and/or given birth, and have developed some stretch marks / cellulite. How can I get rid of it?
- Through the years, I have yo-yo dieted, given birth, etc., and have developed some stretch marks / cellulite. How can I get rid of it?
- Do other thin teens have cellulite and stretch marks?
