Hate to break the news to you but aside from surgical measures, laser skin treatments or microdermabrasion once you have stretch marks they are here to stay. Surgery is the only procedure that will remove stretch marks (but where are you going to get the skin from for a skin graft to the chest and arms?). Laser or microdermabrasioin will only diminish the appearence of stretch marks, not eliminate them because the skin has stretched several layers into the epidermis. If you go the laser route, 6-8 laser treatments are recommended and that depends on your skin's elasticity, age of the stretch marks (those which are fairly recent will heal faster, whereas those several years old or more will only blend) and your skin's ability to recouperate. Minimal in the pain department for laser treatment...kinda felt like a smack with a rubber band here or there. If you don't go that route don't waste your money on expensive topical creams and so called homeopathic treatments; use a lotion or cream which contains shea butter (Sally's Beauty Supply sells a cream under the brand Beyond Belief which cost about $5.00 which works wonders). Genetics, skin hydration and weight gain or weight loss affect the development of new stretch marks. Stay hydrated and use the lotion or cream suggesstion 2xs per day as a preventative measure.
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