Products I have used:
Mederma- smoothed skin area to the touch, but made ZERO visual improvement.
Stretch Renew- visually reduced scarring, but only while continuing to use the product. I purchased this cream multiple times, even won it in a Bodies By Design give away.
Emu oil- Used it, had an awful reaction on site where it was applied, resulting in reddened, puffy, itchy skin. (I have sensitive skin and allergies)
StriVectin- tried two tubes, it did nothing for my stretch marks, along with nothing for my face.
Treatments I have tried:
Fraxel- some improvement but barely noticeable and certainly not worth the price. Negligible difference even under scrutiny.
Pulsed Dye Laser- no improvement, none.
Quasi-CW Laser- again, no improvement at all.
(Laser treatments were all done by Dr. Key of Key Laser Institute)
On to the Trilastin review:
3wks into using the Trilastin cream.
Purchased a 3mo supply, without the hydrothermal accelerator. I didn't know it was available before I placed my order, or I would have purchased it. (didn't want user error to ruin my chances). It was after reading directions on the packaging that I saw it was recommended in use with "SR".
Have been applying it once daily, twice max (and not usually) on days that I work. I can't leave to apply the cream to my three problem areas during my work day. It isn't going to happen. On days off I try to remember to use it three times.
I ALWAYS prep my skin with a quick swipe of a 35% solution of rubbing alcohol. Moisture/dirt is going to prevent the absorption of product. Besides that, I want to get the most applications out of those creams. I use a minimal amount during application! Start with less and only add more if it doesn't reach.
Whatever I'm doing is working. My stretch marks are less noticeable everywhere. Especially the ones on my breasts. My hips are second most improved, but of course the deepest/most hated scarring is the least affected. My inner thighs are not showing visual improvements yet, but I am hopeful! The depth has been reduced significantly, but they are still that awful iridescent pink.
I have seen more of an improvement from Trilastin than all of my previous attempts combined. For fear that the results were temporary (like what I saw using Stretch Renew), I skipped using it while using normal lotion for three days. My results stayed, yay! Tried again skipping two days no moisturizer, still good.
I'm optimistic for more change; BUT, even if (knock on wood) this is all the improvement I get, I still recommend getting this and trying it for yourself.
About me:
I'm 26yrs old
Female
Asian/Caucasian
Olive skin
Sensitive skin that scars easily
My stretch marks came with a growth spurt I had at 15 years old. They're on my inner thighs, sides of my hips, and (now barely) on my chest.
I began looking for remedies at 17. I've spent thousands, but this 90 dollar cream has been the best.