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Dear Asha,  

Those places are most all women's fatty collection places, some more than others are. Estrogen is stored there. You can help by losing weight. Stretch marks get better but rarely go away.

I have to tell you that 26 pounds is a lot to gain in just one year. I think it must be mostly fat, but you might consider asking your doctor about that gain if your eating habits haven't changed from previous years.

Your cup size increase is likely fatty also and will probably decrease with weight loss. If it is just fat gain, get started on a diet and exercise program with, for example, Weight Watchers and I think you will do fine.

George Dixon MD