How can You Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Much like laser hair removal, the process works best when there's a large contrast between the target (in this case, the red stretch marks) and the pigment of the skin. 2For older stretch marks, try a fractional laser treatment (aka laser resurfacing). For stretch marks that are no longer discolored but are still indented, you can use resurfacing with a "fractional" laser that focuses on small areas.

The laser is aimed at the edges of stretch marks, smoothing over the surface of the skin 13. You could need up to three fractional laser treatments; each treatment could cost around $1000. Hyperpigmentation and scarring are potential side effects of fractional laser treatments.

1Get an abdominoplasty (aka tummy tuck). The only certain way to get rid of stretch marks is to — you guessed it — cut them out. If you've tried everything else and can't stand the tiger stripes, a tummy tuck might be the ticket.

Be prepared for the cost.