Not possible to remove hip stretch marks

Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Can I get rid of stretch marks with Fraxel?

I am a 21 year old women who has stretch marks from weight gain and weight loss both lower and higher hips a tiny bit on the lower stomach and arms.... will Fraxel re:Store help me reduce the appearance? Thank you so much for your time.


Richard P. Rand, MD
8 months ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Please read all of the information on stretch marks on Real Self. Basically, NO treatment other than surgical excision as is done in a tummy tuck "gets rid" of stretch marks. No lasers, creams or topical treatments can do anything but possibly lighten dark stretch marks.

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