Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy Review: Does It Really Work?

Stretch marks¹ can happen to anybody.

Pregnancy, losing or gaining a lot of weight quickly, even after experiencing a growth spurt.

They can be unsightly and make you want to cover up.

And once you get them, it seems they never go away.

If this sounds like you, Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy may be able to help.

Mederma promises that its product can:

• Help prevent the formation of stretch marks.
• Improve the appearance of existing stretch marks.
• Reduce discoloration.
• Smooth uneven texture.

After a complete review of all these claims, here is what we found.

Mederma Stretch Marks therapy is one of the products sold by Merz North America, a speciality healthcare company in Greensboro, North Carolina.

It is a nourishing cream formula meant to help prevent the formation of stretch marks and reduce the appearance of those that already exist.

What’s great:

“It may be used during pregnancy, beginning in the second trimester, and while breastfeeding – so it’s perfect for moms” – claims the company

Dimethicone 2.0%

The active ingredient is listed as dimethicone 2%.

Dry skin occurs when water is lost from the upper layer of the skin.

Dimethicone is a type if silicone.

It is an emollient that works by forming an oil layer on top of the skin to prevent water from escaping.

Hyaluronic Acid

A natural substance found in the skin with the ability to attract and hold moisture² .

It plumps up the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cepalin

A proprietary botanical extract.

Centella Asiatica

This plant may inhibit a group of enzymes that break down collagen and also increase the rate at which collagen is synthesized³.

This leads to increased rates of wound healing and skin tightening.

Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy increases the moisture content of the skin, to maintain the skin’s elasticity and reduce the likelihood of the skin tearing and forming stretch marks.

As you can read at the official website.

“In a survey, 76% of women who used Mederm Stretch Marks Therapy for 12 weeks to reduce the appearance of stretch marks saw results, but, more importantly, were satisfied with how much their stretch marks improved”.

A generous amount should be applied to the relevant area and gently massaged in a circular motion until fully absorbed.

Apply two times a day, in the morning and evening.

Initial results should be visible after 4 weeks.

Optimal results may take up to 12 weeks.

Mederma is a very safe product with no major complaints about side effects.

However, as with any topical application, individual sensitivity may occur.

Possible side effects include:

• Swelling
• Discoloration
• Severe itching

If these occur, stop using Mederma immediately.

If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.

Mederma is a well-established brand with longevity and wide availability.

There are no legal or regulatory issues associated with the brand.

So NO, it is not a scam!

There are multiple reviews available for the product.

Of 747 reviews on Amazon, 58% are 4-star and above giving the product a 3.5-star rating overall.

Here are some testimonials from Amazon that you may find helpful.

Some customers found the product effective.

Merard writes:

I decided to try this because of weight gain (not pregnancy related) and as long as I remembered to apply it every day, it did give good results. I didn’t find the smell to bothersome like others.

Older stretch marks that have turned white won’t really disappear with this, maybe a little but it’s really for the newer stuff. I used to work for an aesthetic company and got to trial Halo and eMatrix treatments for stretchmarks and if you can find someone who does the Halo treatment.

It was fantastic for getting rid of old and new so if you are looking to get rid of the old, I would look into that instead.

Live n Run wrote:

really really wish I took “before” photos. I purchased this product years ago for old stretch marks and it did not make a noticeable difference.

Im also a fan of the age old addage of “good diet and exercise” to minimize the look of marks…but what was different this time is that I am pregnant! For most of my pregnancy up until about week 32 I used bio oil and had no stretch marks.

Overnight they popped up under my breasts and lower belly. I bought Mederma and began using it immediately. After TWO days the stretch marks under my breasts have seemed to disappear and the ones on my belly look noticeably less angry and diminshed.

I am BEYOND thrilled. I think I read before that this product works best for new or fresh stretch marks and based on my previous and current use of this product I wholeheartedly agree. I can’t wait to see how well this continues working!!

Some customers were partially satisfied.

Amazing reviewer writes:

No amazing results here, but i think i do see some improvement. It says 90 days continuous use is prescribed for results, but I don’t believe this bottle has enough for 90 days.

If you want to commit to the usage as recommended, get at least two. I was using for my stomach and love handles area. I have other stretch marks around my side boobs, and i see a difference now. I’ll probably order more, and restart using again.

A little background: I had my son 6.5 years ago, and never tried using this product before. I read that it’s recommended to use this as soon as possible, while the marks are fresh. If you can, do that. Hopefully, your results are even better than mine, with my well established marks.

Some customers saw no results.

Leanne wrote:

I used this product on stretch marks. I have old and new stretch marks. I did not see the new red ones improve.

And, I did not see any kind of difference on the older white ones I have. But my skin did feel remarkably softer. My biggest problem is that this was so expensive for absolutely no results.

I went through about three tubes in a period of two months trying to get the effectiveness out of this product. I used it both night and day for way more than 2 months.

That’s over a hundred bucks with no visble results. I did expect better because Mederma is well known as effective scar treatment.

I would have been better off just using my money to buy hyaluronic acid. And, I would have also saved a great deal of money by just investing in regular lotion.

I feel poorer but wiser. AND, I cannot in any good conscience recommend this product. It may work for some people, but it did absolutely nothing for me. I fail to see what else I could have done outside of following the instructions to make this work. Booo!

Many others complained about the smell.

LoveMyAmazon_24 wrote:

Not very good. It does NOT reduce the appearance of stretch marks. The smell is very bad. The ONLY good thing about it is that it feels very soothing to stretch marks and calms any itching. I might use it again for that purpose, but it didn’t help them fade at all. In fact, I got new ones while using it.

Mederma products are available for purchase on Walgreens and in most retail establishments, both online and in store, that sell skincare products.

On Walgreens the price is:

See below how the official site looks like.

Mederma does offer a 90-day money back guarantee.

But remember that the rules may vary depending on the purchase location.

Unlike most brands of its size, Mederma backs its claims with a guarantee.

Mederma has a long history of positive reviews and safe application.

But if you need to know every single ingredient contained in your skincare products or if cost is an issue, Mederma may not be for you.

Otherwise, this might be an effective solution to your stretch mark problem.

We laid out the facts, will you buy Mederma Stretch Marks? Comment below and tell us what you think!