Body Image and Issues after Weight Loss Including discussions about excess skin and reconstructive surgery

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Old 07-13-2009, 10:00 PM   #16  
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You can get even big scars removed with lasers. My dad is a dermatologist and he does this all the time.

If you don't have the money for laser treatments, get Mederma (I actually used the CVS store brand one - its way cheaper and I got it buy one, get one 50%). If its a new scar, put it on twice a day for 8 weeks. If it's an old scar, it will take 6 months. I put it on my scar after I had my appendix out and it really works. It works for stretch marks, too.

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Old 07-14-2009, 07:15 PM   #17  
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I keep hearing conflicting info on laser surgery and reducing/eliminating stretch marks, and I have yet to see/hear a first hand account from someone that has been through the procedure. I really hope the OP comes back and gives an update!
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BTW I tried Mederma for 8 weeks and did not notice any difference :-(
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