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Can it be that i'm gaining weight and i'm getting stretch marks!?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Absolutely: Sudden stretch of skin ie weight gain can lead to tearing and scarring that manifests as stretch marks.

Answered 12/5/2013

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