The solution to stretch marks? Tattoo artist makes the scars DISAPPEAR with flesh coloured ink

WEIGHT loss, weight gain, pregnancy... there are any number of reasons why you can end up with stretch marks.

But if you’ve worked your way through every oil, cream and rub on the market and you are at a loss, you may be excited to hear about this new tattoo technique causing a stir on Instagram.

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Brazillian tattoo artist Rodolpho Torres has amassed 1.2 million followers by posting the incredible before and after shots of his work.

The skilled artist has developed an ingenious practice of camouflaging stretch marks using flesh coloured tattoo ink.

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The strategically placed tattoos cleverly hide the appearance of the stretch marks so they are no longer immediately obvious.

Rodolpho explains the technique on his Instagram account, saying that he colours in the lighter lines of the scars with flesh coloured ink blending one into the other.

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This gives the impression that they are the same colour as the individual’s skin and creates a smoother appearance.

The talented tattoo artist proudly displays his work on social media with before and after shots with get a huge number of likes and comments.