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MJ21 · 08-29-2008, 04:52 PM

I am 5 days Post op and just wanted to know when can i begin applying cocoa butter to prevent stretch marks?

Your responses are much appreciated. =)

BookMama · 08-29-2008, 05:12 PM

I think it (like most everything) depends on your PS.
Mine said to apply nothing at all untill the scabs fell off on their own. It took about 3 weeks.

KaseyWantsBoobs · 08-29-2008, 05:33 PM

I started using lotion with cocoa butter in it before surgery and still use it now every couple days. I just avoid the incesion area. I bought the palmers lotion with the pregnant leady on it. Has worked wonders.....dont have any stretch marks!

lippydame86 · 08-29-2008, 05:35 PM

I started using cocoa butter about 3 months before my surgery...I wasn't able to put any lotion on my breasts until 24 hours post op..and I had to avoid my incision area. I don't have a single stretch mark. I don't know if the cocoa butter worked or perhaps I just wasn't in the making to get them. However, check with your ps's office. GL and congrats on your surgery!

TammieS · 08-29-2008, 05:46 PM

I am verrrrrry prone to stretch marks - have a ton from being pregnant. So, I started with coca butter (palmer's) about 2 weeks pre-op. Then, 24 hours after I began using bio-oil and palmer's - avoiding the incision. Seems to be working so far (crossing fingers).

The only rule was that I couldn't get anything on my incision except the anti-bacterial ointment my PS had me buy.

Nuby · 08-29-2008, 06:22 PM

Like the others, I have been lotioning the babies since a few weeks before surgery (paying closer attention anyhow - I use lotion everywhere every day anyway). After surgery, my PSs nurse said I was fine to continue just to stay away from the incision site. I have used cocoa butter, Jason's vitamin e, and aquaphor depending on my mood since the big day. For the first two weeks I religiously stuck to tops and cleavage only. In this last week I have moved to the underside but still staying away from the incision site until my month post-op next week (and longer if they say). Good luck!

MJ21 · 08-29-2008, 08:33 PM

After reading your responses I immidiately applied cocoa butter lotion to my girls avoiding the incision of course....hope it works

Right now the top of the girls are super shiny...heehee...looks like I put vaseline on them..haha...

Thanks again for your responses!

Blvd756 · 08-29-2008, 08:59 PM

I love Palmer's cocoa butter!!! I massage mine with it three times a day. I have no stretch marks thus far. It keeps that skin nice and soft.

Jerarose · 08-31-2008, 01:19 AM

I never asked my PS but when I talked to ladies on the forum they said it helped with the strecthing pain, so I started yesterday (3-4days out) avoiding all incision areas and I have to say it makes a huge difference with the pain. It helps tremendously!

Star Bright · 08-31-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaseyWantsBoobs

I started using lotion with cocoa butter in it before surgery and still use it now every couple days. I just avoid the incesion area. I bought the palmers lotion with the pregnant leady on it. Has worked wonders.....dont have any stretch marks!

Kasey, you said you use Palmers cocoa lotion, I use the same one, preggy lady on the from of the bottle. Im still Pre BA, had heard it can help with the skins elasticity & that can help when time comes for BA, do you think that moisturizing pre BA with the Palmers has helped with your recover? To do with with skin, tightness etc?

thanks heaps!

HavBootyHavBoobs · 09-01-2008, 11:49 AM

I googled things that help with stretch marks. I bought trofolastin which is an anti-stretch cream from Europe. It wasn't that expensive, about 30 bucks. Then I also bought cocoa butter. I had a few light stretch marks before the BA so I know I am susceptible to them. I have been slathering my breasts down about 2x a day with both the trofolastin and the cocoa butter and intend to continue doing so for a longggg time. Hopefully this will help and prevent any future ones.

Anjeliq · 09-01-2008, 12:00 PM

I really never thought of using it at all - thanks for the info regarding it. I'll make sure to apply extra generous amounts for my redo

08-29-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
MJ21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Cocoa butter I am 5 days Post op and just wanted to know when can i begin applying cocoa butter to prevent stretch marks? Your responses are much appreciated. =) __________________ MJ21 5'2 - 107lbs Pre-BA: 34A (barely A..) BA Date: August 25, 2008 Post BA: Waiting for D&F, so far Full B/Small C 371cc Natrelle by Allergan Silicone Unders Moderate Crease Incision

08-29-2008, 05:35 PM	#4
lippydame86 Hooray for Boobies! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 650 My Mood: Thanks: 256 Thanked 267 Times in 216 Posts	I started using cocoa butter about 3 months before my surgery...I wasn't able to put any lotion on my breasts until 24 hours post op..and I had to avoid my incision area. I don't have a single stretch mark. I don't know if the cocoa butter worked or perhaps I just wasn't in the making to get them. However, check with your ps's office. GL and congrats on your surgery! __________________ Pre B/A: 32C Post B/A: 32E or F..depends on the bra Rib Cage/Breast Measurement: 28"/11.4" Implants: Inamed Style 68MP; 390cc filled to 450 Placement: Complete Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'7.5" Weight: 115lbs Age/Marital Status: 22; (21 when I had surgery) married; no children B/A Date: November 5, 2007 Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Charles G. Dye Surgeon Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

08-29-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
Nuby 1 loving husband, 1 skilled PS, 2 fabulous boobs later... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 716 My Mood: Thanks: 85 Thanked 370 Times in 305 Posts	Like the others, I have been lotioning the babies since a few weeks before surgery (paying closer attention anyhow - I use lotion everywhere every day anyway). After surgery, my PSs nurse said I was fine to continue just to stay away from the incision site. I have used cocoa butter, Jason's vitamin e, and aquaphor depending on my mood since the big day. For the first two weeks I religiously stuck to tops and cleavage only. In this last week I have moved to the underside but still staying away from the incision site until my month post-op next week (and longer if they say). Good luck! __________________ Boobies arrived 08/08/08 - wahoo!!!! Silicone, Overs, 421cc, Moderate Plus Pre BA - 36B Post BA - 36DD/34DDD

08-29-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
MJ21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Thanks! After reading your responses I immidiately applied cocoa butter lotion to my girls avoiding the incision of course....hope it works Right now the top of the girls are super shiny...heehee...looks like I put vaseline on them..haha... Thanks again for your responses! __________________ MJ21 5'2 - 107lbs Pre-BA: 34A (barely A..) BA Date: August 25, 2008 Post BA: Waiting for D&F, so far Full B/Small C 371cc Natrelle by Allergan Silicone Unders Moderate Crease Incision

08-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#8
Blvd756 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,099 My Mood: Thanks: 821 Thanked 512 Times in 412 Posts	I love Palmer's cocoa butter!!! I massage mine with it three times a day. I have no stretch marks thus far. It keeps that skin nice and soft. __________________ 5'4", 118 lbs Pre BA- 34 B Post BA- 32 DD at the moment TUBA incision/saline full unders/mentor mods 375 cc's f/t 425 cc's in both breasts www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

08-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#2
BookMama Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: APO, Belgium Posts: 92 Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	I think it (like most everything) depends on your PS. Mine said to apply nothing at all untill the scabs fell off on their own. It took about 3 weeks.

08-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#3
KaseyWantsBoobs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 110 Thanks: 60 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	I started using lotion with cocoa butter in it before surgery and still use it now every couple days. I just avoid the incesion area. I bought the palmers lotion with the pregnant leady on it. Has worked wonders.....dont have any stretch marks!

08-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#5
TammieS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 337 Thanks: 234 Thanked 124 Times in 116 Posts	I am verrrrrry prone to stretch marks - have a ton from being pregnant. So, I started with coca butter (palmer's) about 2 weeks pre-op. Then, 24 hours after I began using bio-oil and palmer's - avoiding the incision. Seems to be working so far (crossing fingers). The only rule was that I couldn't get anything on my incision except the anti-bacterial ointment my PS had me buy.

08-31-2008, 01:19 AM	#9
Jerarose Trying on bras cured my boobie greed Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Garden Grove, California Posts: 223 My Mood: Thanks: 93 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	I never asked my PS but when I talked to ladies on the forum they said it helped with the strecthing pain, so I started yesterday (3-4days out) avoiding all incision areas and I have to say it makes a huge difference with the pain. It helps tremendously! __________________ 5' 7-1/2" 140lbs 24 y/o pre-op: 34A post-op: measured at one month DD!!! surgery date: 08/26/08 500ccs HP cohesive-gel silicone under muscle areola Dr. Christopher Verbin Torrance, California

09-01-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
HavBootyHavBoobs Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 167 My Mood: Thanks: 77 Thanked 74 Times in 47 Posts	Trofolastin and Cocoa Butter I googled things that help with stretch marks. I bought trofolastin which is an anti-stretch cream from Europe. It wasn't that expensive, about 30 bucks. Then I also bought cocoa butter. I had a few light stretch marks before the BA so I know I am susceptible to them. I have been slathering my breasts down about 2x a day with both the trofolastin and the cocoa butter and intend to continue doing so for a longggg time. Hopefully this will help and prevent any future ones.

09-01-2008, 12:00 PM	#12
Anjeliq Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 127 My Mood: Thanks: 24 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	I really never thought of using it at all - thanks for the info regarding it. I'll make sure to apply extra generous amounts for my redo __________________ Angie 19 years old 5'7 122lbs Pre B/A: 32B Post B/A: 34D B/A date: 3-22-08 Mentor, high profile, saline, unders, crease incision 350cc o/f to 425 Getting 800cc silicone (hp) (soon!)

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