Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

re: Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

esther — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:38:20 GMT

@ tracy

er, I feel sorry for you if a picture of a beautiful pregnant belly makes you uncomfortable. My stretch marks looked just like that, and I am neither ashamed or embarrassed. They are battle scars. Physical reminders of the amazing stretch that my stomach endured, and I think they are beautiful. Why is it that when men get scars from snowboarding or motorcycle accidents, they are a symbol of pride, but when women get scars from growing a human being in their belly for 40 weeks, they are shameful and ugly? I say, women embrace your stretch marks!

re: Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

EllaAnne — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:47:53 GMT

It's genetic. I gained 40 lbs with my enormous son, and not a strecth on me. Same with baby #2, My mom had 3 kids and has none. Sister too. I used NOTHING on my belly, as even cocoa butter made me break out in a rash.

Sucks, but if you're gonna get them, there's not much you can do about it.

re: Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

Maeby — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:51:45 GMT

I used to work in a laser center.

We were allowed to do treatments on ourselves, so i did of course. I had very light stretch marks on my hips and i gave myself treatment after treatment. Never worked. Save yourself the thousands. And retin-a is very unsafe.

If you DO want to try something, try microdermabrasion on them. tell em not to be too gentle either. You'll still need a bunch of treatments, but your skin looks pretty great afterwards. Its not going to take em away completely, but they'll look WAY better! That'll only cost you hundreds.

And no matter what DONT USE HYDROQUINONE!

re: Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

Mack Momma — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:21:14 GMT

That pic makes me feel better about my stretch marks, which are pretty similar. Thanks!

re: Stretch Marks Are the Scourge of Western Civilization

Tracey — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:09:31 GMT

Er, I feel for you, but I really would've been ok without that pic.