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    I had a baby 2 years ago and I still have several stretchmarks on my stomach.Has anyone used any creams, lotions or laser to remove them or will I have to get a mini-tummy tuck???

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    I do not know how severe your stretch marks are, but Bio-oil is supposed to be quite good at minimising their appearance. I personally have never used it but I have one friend who used it and is happy with her results. I know in the UK they sell them at the chemists and toiletry shops, I'm not so sure about their availability in the US.

    Another alternative people speak of is Palmer's cocoa butter, have you considered it?

    I also know that there are lots of other expensive creams (I know Darphin stocks one but I can't remember the name), but before splurging on them you could ask a doctor for his/her advice. They should be honest as to whether or not you will need surgery to restore the appearance such as if there is a lot of loose skin, etc. But if you do use creams and even more so if you have dark skin (whereby they are more visible), be patient. Stretch marks can take a long time to fade; the ones I got during puberty from my growth spurt and weight gain (and I didn't gain a lot of weight) took years to fade.

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