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How to treat stretch marks on hips and thighs?

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Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fractional laser: Stretch marks can be improved in their appearance through the use of fractional laser such as the fraxel laser, or by using a micro-needling technique. Unfortunately there is no perfect solution for stretch marks at this time.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

How to treat stretch marks on hips and thighs?

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

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