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What is the best option for minimizing the appearance of stretch marks on breasts? (photo)

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I have bad stretchmarks on the tops of my breasts, some very deep ones on the sides close to my armpits. I'm on a diet to lose 50 lbs and am planning on a breast reduction/lift afterwards. Unfortunately my biggest problem area in on top where skin isn't removed during a lift. Would it be possible to excise the scars close to the armpits, resulting in a flat scar and shallower stretchmarks since the skin will be tightened? I could just cover the scars with a tattoo after they heal.

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