One day I'll get a tummy tuck and breast lift and look like I'm 25 again =)
Originally Posted by SpiceInTucson
Just make sure you do it because you want to, not because someone tells you you need to.
Just as an FYI, I am NOT a professional photographer but have been doing shoots for ladies here in the KC area this year. As long as I don't photoshop out scars, stretch marks, etc., guys will know before hand and can make the decision in their heads without meeting you, seeing them, and then walking out or posting a bad review because they don't like them.
Blurring things like tattoos can hide distinguishing marks while still letting them know there is a tat there in case they don't like tats. I have learned, that for profile photos, unless I am asked to, I only completely photoshop out things that will probably not still be present when someone sees her, like a pimple, bruise, scratch, etc. I do try to make the pose or use props to hide it a little or completely but if you have one picture that shows it, they can't bitch...as much.
To sum it up, my amateur suggestion for profile pictures is to have at least one photo that shows it, or at least a small part of it. Don't make it the central point in the photo, but just don't try to hide it for that one and hopefully that will cut down on people that get upset from the surprise. A professional could do it and make it look great. An unedited selfie might even be better for at least one profile picture.
These are just my opinions and it doesn't mean I am right. You are a beautiful woman and it is their loss if they pass you up because of stretch marks, etc.