See pic for some bad stretch marks I've got going on at the inside of left bicep. The bright red ones at the bottom are relatively new and are gradually getting bigger (pic is taken from roughly above). The extensive lattice-like patterns of pinkish ones above have been there for months. Pic doesn't really do it justice, the lighting makes it difficult to see - they are actually quite a lot worse than that in person. From what I've read online, they are scars and won't disappear, but I understand they will fade from red to white over time. How long does this take? A friend told me to start tanning to get speed up the process but no way am I doing that. I've lost count of the number of times people have asked me if I've been scratched by my cat over the last few months lol
Probably never, and they don't look that big either.
They're pretty conspicuous I assure you, it was just near impossible to pick them out properly with the camera. There are several that run for over 5 inches.
I asked a plastic surgeon about bio oil and all that with regards to regular scars. He told me I could use motor oil for all the difference it makes, it's massaging scars that can make a difference
My stretch marks have faded over the years, the were initially very raw, around my biceps and under arm due to short time frame massive increase in size, but after about 3 years settled. Still there though, will never go fully
Look into getting the derma roller at 1mm, make sure you find out how to clean it and to use moisturizer straight away after use. That should get rid of them hopefully!