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Topical Retin-A can help reduce the appearance of pink or red stretch marks. See your GP for details.

Try a product with rosehip oil and vitamins E and C, like Rosina’s Rose Oil, £22 (rosinaslotionspotions.com).

Some dermatologists recommend a regular dose of 500mg of vitamin C to limit new stretch marks.

If dieting, lose weight slowly and exercise regularly. Dramatic losses can encourage scarring.

Fake tan will improve skin tone. Or try a concealer foundation like Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation, £45 (cultbeauty.co.uk).

Cosmetic tattooing can create an optical illusion with flesh-toned ink. From £250. For more information on Lesley and her team of doctors, please visit harleystreetskinclinic.com