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How Did Treatment Change YOUR Life?
Reviews on Stretch Marks Removal from Patient's Guide Users
Would You Do it Again?
75% of reviews said YES (21 reviews)
25% of reviews said NO (7 reviews)
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Stretch Mark Removal Reviews
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How Painful Was It?
29%  No Pain
61%  Mild
7%  Moderate
4%  Severe
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17 of 18 people found this review helpful
 Not A Cure, But The Best Treatment Around
Laguna Niguel, CA
July 09, 2009
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Hips, Stomach, Breasts
I Would Do It Again! 
I got stretch marks really bad on my stomach, hips and breasts when I was pregnant. I had gotten [more]
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
 Best Treatment For Stretch Marks
Orlando, FL
October 22, 2009
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
I went in for 2 sessions of laser treatment to get rid of the stretch marks on my stomach. I went [more]
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 Stretch Marks Are Not Gone, But Much Less Noticeable
Boston, MA
September 27, 2009
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Hips, Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
I was desperate by the time I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon. I had tried EVERYTHING to [more]
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9 of 11 people found this review helpful
 Stretchmarks: Gone But Not Forgotten
La Jolla, CA
September 02, 2009
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
I had really bad stretch marks on my stomach after my first pregnancy. After I gave birth I wanted [more]
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5 of 7 people found this review helpful
 So Far So Good
Madison, WI
August 12, 2009
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Hips, Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
I got some really bad stretchmarks on my hips and stomach when I got pregnant. I was really self [more]
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Q: Why don't they heal over time?
Like any scar, they will not simply heal on their own. The... [Read More]
Q: What is a stretch mark?
They are a type of scar caused by hormones impacting the... [Read More]
Q: Can you prevent stretch marks?
The use of topical creams like retinoid products and... [Read More]