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Reviews on Stretch Mark Treatment from Patient's Guide Users
Would You Do it Again?
81% of reviews said YES (34 reviews)
19% of reviews said NO (8 reviews)
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Stretch Mark Removal Reviews
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How Painful Was It?
21%  No Pain
64%  Mild
10%  Moderate
5%  Severe
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 How Did it Change Your Life?
VOTED AS THE MOST HELPFUL REVIEW
118 of 135 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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26 of 27 people found this review helpful
 Extremely Pleased
Clermont, FL
July 15, 2011
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Stomach, around the belly buto
I Would Do It Again! 
After only 3 laser treatments, my stretch marks are drastically better. At the end of my 45lb weight [more]
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15 of 22 people found this review helpful
 Pregnancy stretch marks
St. John's, NL
May 15, 2011
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Stomach and sides
I Would Do It Again! 
I've had pregnancy stretch marks for ten years. Five years ago I had a tummy tuck but it didn't get [more]
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35 of 39 people found this review helpful
 Very Happy With Treatment
Mesa, AZ
December 21, 2010
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Mild
Location: thighs
I Would Do It Again! 
I used to work out a lot last year. I just noticed some gross stretch marks on the side of my thighs [more]
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42 of 52 people found this review helpful
 impressed with the results
Memphis, TN
December 21, 2010
Treatment: Laser Treatment
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: stomach, thighs
I Would Do It Again! 
I gained a lot of weight during the last two years and have many red stretch marks on my belly and [more]
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Q: What is a stretch mark?
They are a type of scar caused by hormones impacting the... [Read More]
Q: Why don't they heal over time?
Like any scar, they will not simply heal on their own. The... [Read More]
Q: Is weight gain the cause?
No, weight gain is not to blame. Weight gain can affect the... [Read More]