So about 15 years ago I stupidly self harmed. Since then I have worn long sleeves as I am so ashamed. Like every.single.day in long sleeves. The current heat wave on the Gold Coast has made me start to think that I need to have the scars fixed so I can wear summer clothes in summer. My scars are slightly risen and are all white. Is there anything I can do to make them blend in? I know you can't fix scars but has anyone heard of tattooing them or some other way to disguise them? Displaying them is not an option for me as I am deeply, deeply ashamed. I know there are some people that wouldn't judge me for them but the majority of people would and I am just not strong enough to take their judgement. I have absolutely no self confidence and am very insecure. please no negative comments. I am already massively ashamed of myself and am only trying to fix my situation that I can't undo.
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They are lots of treatments our there now for scar reduction, from bio oil to laser treatments etc. You could probably look at seeing a dermatologist or a gp first who could refer you to one. Tattooing could be another option.
I know how you feel, I self harmed as as teenager as well but luckily nothing too deep as my scars went away after about a year or so. I don't think that majority of people who would see them would be judging I'd say they are more shocked than anything and probably sympathetic. But regardless I know went to great lengths to cover mine up before they went away.
There are also specialist make ups that can hide scars
See a therapist. Fix the internal scars first. Then see how you feel...
Be proud you survived. You are strong, resilient and beautiful xx
Honey sorry to say but you cannot fix these
I feel your pain I am in the same boat except mine are on my legs
Stupidly at the time i thought I'd never feel comfortable to wear shorts so i didn't think it mattered but time changes and I healed and now i would love nothing more
From my experience and I searched high and low for a fix - and found there was really no other option so I decided on tattooing over them you cannot tell they are there unless u really look or feel my leg and I feel like it's created a whole new story and erased the old story! The big push for me was I didn't want my child getting older and asking about them unneeded to get rid of them completely and this was the only way
Find a good tattooist who has done something like it before and you need to try and have the tattoo done so it hides them so no bulk black etx over the scar as it will show through
Good luck on your new journey!
My sister has marks from her wrists all the way up her arms that she hated also and she tattooed them and they look great! She has bright coloured prints so even if you can see the line because you know it's there the pictures are so vibrant it draws your eyes away from it :)
I have this also. Seven deep gashes up my forearm. Very obvious if you look. In a weird way I didn't ever worry about them and never considered hiding them and no one seemed to notice. I'm now a teacher but still don't cover them up and still no one seems to have noticed (well, they haven't ever said anything). I do sometimes wonder if I could of should do something about them but have no idea where to start. I think they are less obvious than a great big tattoo covering my forearm. Will be reading with interest.