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*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-19-2008, 10:13 PM

Okay this is kind of weird because no one I know really understands it nor has it, so I'm going to see if anyone here does. First, you know how when you bend over or sit you'll get creases in your stomach? Regardless if it's a lot of fat or not, we all get it I think. Basically my problem is that the creases that are created don't go away when I stand up. There's two prominent pink lines that go across my stomach and I don't even know if I'd call them stretch marks or not. I haven't lost or gain any weight, so I don't know if it'd even be classified as that. On top of that, they've been there for years now.

It makes me pretty self conscious in a bathing suit or something, and with warmer weather coming around I really want to do something about it this year. I just don't know what? Would I treat it as a stretch mark and use like, cocoa butter or something? Thing is, I don't see how something that simple could take away these lines that have been there forever. It's extremely annoying. So, any input or suggestions would be awesome because I really dont know what to do about it lol.

Ireneparalegal · 02-19-2008, 10:30 PM

I have no idea if this works but I know for a scar this helped me. I used cocoa butter cream twice daily on this scar on my leg. I did this for several months and during the summer when I got tanned, it disappeared.

It is believed cocoa butter helps to smooth out skin imperfections, stretch marks, etc. with daily use. As a matter of fact, I used that when I was pregnant because I DID NOT WANT STRETCH MARKS. I never got any either.

It doesn't hurt to try.

Number 9 Dream · 02-19-2008, 10:38 PM

Vitamin E is supposed to be good for healing scars...I think they carry it in an ointment form at drug stores

That may help you.

Aloe is also supposed to speed the healing of scars, I believe.

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Okay this is kind of weird because no one I know really understands it nor has it, so I'm going to see if anyone here does. First, you know how when you bend over or sit you'll get creases in your stomach? Regardless if it's a lot of fat or not, we all get it I think. Basically my problem is that the creases that are created don't go away when I stand up. There's two prominent pink lines that go across my stomach and I don't even know if I'd call them stretch marks or not. I haven't lost or gain any weight, so I don't know if it'd even be classified as that. On top of that, they've been there for years now.

It makes me pretty self conscious in a bathing suit or something, and with warmer weather coming around I really want to do something about it this year. I just don't know what? Would I treat it as a stretch mark and use like, cocoa butter or something? Thing is, I don't see how something that simple could take away these lines that have been there forever. It's extremely annoying. So, any input or suggestions would be awesome because I really dont know what to do about it lol.

vtunie · 02-19-2008, 10:39 PM

When I lost a lot of weight about 15 years ago, I had that problem for a while. Though my weight stayed fit, it went away after about a year or so. What happened was that someone suggested specific stomach-muscle exercises (chinups, etc).

I don't know if that helps at all, but that's the extent of my experience.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-19-2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks, guys. I'll probably try these things out. So you think these would be classified as scars, then? I wasn't exactly sure of the reason I have them and why no one else seems to have it.

Ireneparalegal · 02-19-2008, 11:40 PM

Well, I wouldn't call them scars, but if were able to get rid of scars or avoid them with the things we used, then I would think those skin marks you have might have a chance at disappearing. It sounds more like skin creases that developed over time and the pinkish marks are the result of that fold in your skin. Use the cocoa butter cream liberally. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-19-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, I wouldn't call them scars, but if were able to get rid of scars or avoid them with the things we used, then I would think those skin marks you have might have a chance at disappearing. It sounds more like skin creases that developed over time and the pinkish marks are the result of that fold in your skin. Use the cocoa butter cream liberally. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

Okay, thanks again. I want these lines gone so bad.

InspectorExstead · 02-20-2008, 12:12 AM

like everyone's mentioned, cocoa butter should work on those lines. and you can always try bio-oil, though it is a little pricier than cocoa butter.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-20-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by InspectorExstead

like everyone's mentioned, cocoa butter should work on those lines. and you can always try bio-oil, though it is a little pricier than cocoa butter.

Oh, thanks! I'll probably try the cheaper stuff first.

bingbangbaby · 02-20-2008, 01:41 AM

I thought I'd let you know that I know what you're talking about; I've seen those kinds of lines before. You aren't alone. I don't have lines on my stomach but I have similar lines on my shoulders from bra straps. Hate them too.
If all else fails, you can always ask a dermatologist if they have any suggestions too.

Radar=) · 02-21-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Okay this is kind of weird because no one I know really understands it nor has it, so I'm going to see if anyone here does. First, you know how when you bend over or sit you'll get creases in your stomach? Regardless if it's a lot of fat or not, we all get it I think. Basically my problem is that the creases that are created don't go away when I stand up. There's two prominent pink lines that go across my stomach and I don't even know if I'd call them stretch marks or not. I haven't lost or gain any weight, so I don't know if it'd even be classified as that. On top of that, they've been there for years now.

It makes me pretty self conscious in a bathing suit or something, and with warmer weather coming around I really want to do something about it this year. I just don't know what? Would I treat it as a stretch mark and use like, cocoa butter or something? Thing is, I don't see how something that simple could take away these lines that have been there forever. It's extremely annoying. So, any input or suggestions would be awesome because I really dont know what to do about it lol.

Don't worry.

That happens to me all the time. If I'm slouching for a while while I'm reading and then I get up, I have this pink line and it stays there for like the rest of the day.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-22-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar=)

Don't worry.

That happens to me all the time. If I'm slouching for a while while I'm reading and then I get up, I have this pink line and it stays there for like the rest of the day.

lol thing is my lines are permanent, they never go away no matter how I sit...sucks

02-19-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Kind of a weird question but okay Okay this is kind of weird because no one I know really understands it nor has it, so I'm going to see if anyone here does. First, you know how when you bend over or sit you'll get creases in your stomach? Regardless if it's a lot of fat or not, we all get it I think. Basically my problem is that the creases that are created don't go away when I stand up. There's two prominent pink lines that go across my stomach and I don't even know if I'd call them stretch marks or not. I haven't lost or gain any weight, so I don't know if it'd even be classified as that. On top of that, they've been there for years now. It makes me pretty self conscious in a bathing suit or something, and with warmer weather coming around I really want to do something about it this year. I just don't know what? Would I treat it as a stretch mark and use like, cocoa butter or something? Thing is, I don't see how something that simple could take away these lines that have been there forever. It's extremely annoying. So, any input or suggestions would be awesome because I really dont know what to do about it lol.
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02-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
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02-20-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	like everyone's mentioned, cocoa butter should work on those lines. and you can always try bio-oil, though it is a little pricier than cocoa butter.
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02-19-2008, 10:39 PM	#4
vtunie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 23, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 592	When I lost a lot of weight about 15 years ago, I had that problem for a while. Though my weight stayed fit, it went away after about a year or so. What happened was that someone suggested specific stomach-muscle exercises (chinups, etc). I don't know if that helps at all, but that's the extent of my experience.

02-19-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Thanks, guys. I'll probably try these things out. So you think these would be classified as scars, then? I wasn't exactly sure of the reason I have them and why no one else seems to have it.

02-19-2008, 11:40 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Well, I wouldn't call them scars, but if were able to get rid of scars or avoid them with the things we used, then I would think those skin marks you have might have a chance at disappearing. It sounds more like skin creases that developed over time and the pinkish marks are the result of that fold in your skin. Use the cocoa butter cream liberally. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

02-20-2008, 01:41 AM	#10
bingbangbaby I see you!! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	I thought I'd let you know that I know what you're talking about; I've seen those kinds of lines before. You aren't alone. I don't have lines on my stomach but I have similar lines on my shoulders from bra straps. Hate them too. If all else fails, you can always ask a dermatologist if they have any suggestions too.