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As for his alleged comments, “I do not recall any exact instance of commenting on the lack of stretch marks in an inappropriate way,” he wrote.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has revealed she was told her stretch marks were "revolting" by a dance judge, six weeks after giving birth.

Unrealistic portrayals of pregnant women in the media, often edited to remove uneven skin tone and stretch marks, are also believed to contribute to body image dissatisfaction.

"I would love the manufacturers to make some Barbies with stretch marks to spread the message that they are nothing to worry about."

However, clinicians can use Genius RF on the body’s other scars or stretch marks.