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I am trying to loose weight & i can see stretch marks on my body. how to loose weight without developing stretch marks. how to avoid & lighten them?

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Don't gain weight: Weight loss doesn't cause stretch marks; weight gain does. That being said, stretch marks may become more noticeable after weight loss when the skin is looser, and the different texture & color are more prominent.

Answered 9/28/2016

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