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Is it only pregnant women who find themselves with stretchmarks? What is really taking place and is there anything you can do to prevent it?

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What are stretch marks?
We all know what they look like, but what is causing them to form in the first place? Is there anything we can do to prevent them?

Can anyone develop stretch marks?
Who is most susceptible?

Does the over-stretched skin hurt?
Is there any pain involved with skin that has been stretched to this degree?

Can You Get Stretch Marks as a Teen?
You might want to know the answer to this one.

Is Laser Surgery the Answer?
Some agree, and some don't.

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