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What can a person do about stretch marks? is there away to help diminish the appearance of stretch marks on the hips ?
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Weakened dermis: Stretch marks result from overly rapid stretching of the skin, generating thinning of the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis. Initially purple-red they will eventually turn white. Some people think "old" stretch marks blend with tanning. Treatments to avoid include microdermabrasion and cosmeceuticals which further thin the skin.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stretch marks: Purple stretch marks can be improved with ipl treatments (fotofacial). Unfortunately, once the stretch marks are pale, flat, and soft, that's as good as they get.
Answered 9/18/2016
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