You can get them to fade enough where a decent tan hides them completely. I wouldn't try to work on them while you're still bulking though, but I'd get some Flawless in your possession when you can anyway, so you can get right on it when you're done. Mine are basically invisible when I weigh less then 220lbs. At or around 220+, they start to pink up again. If I have a tan, they become really are to see and I feel all good in tanks. The Flawless works better then you'd think. I'd give it a shot, seriously.