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Strech marks

2016-08-14 15:20:22
I was very fat but when I reduced my weight I got strech marks how to reduce it and should I take any treatment for this
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Any increase or decrease in body weight leads to tear of elastic fibres in the skin. This produces stretch marks. You may consult a dermatologist for improving them. Moisturisers will help . Microdermabrasion over many sessions will reduce the visibility of stretch marks.

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