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Can you tell me how to get rid of my stretch marks?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stretch marks: Treatments: Please see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for evaluation. Possible treatments include fractional laser resurfacing,dermabrasion & medication (i.e., retinoids).

Answered 5/27/2015

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Nothing: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.

Answered 7/21/2014

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