Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Stretch marksUpdated: 2018-05-24Self-careMany products promise to get rid of stretch marks but fail to live up to the hype. Stretch marks fade and become less noticeable over time, but they don't disappear. When to make a doctor's appointmentSee a doctor if: Cosmetic concern Covers large area of body © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use