Scar removal?

[Principessa]

I have been browsing self-injury forums and haven't been able to find the info I'm looking for.

I used to be a cutter - some 4-5 years ago (I'm 23 now). I'd never cut really deep, never needed any stiches or anything but I've still got lots and lots of scars on my arms that are fairly noticeable and I'm a bit tired of people asking me what I've got on my arms and getting all the strange looks. I'm not ashamed of who I am/was, where I come from, what I've been through but I would like to move on and not be reminded of 'the dark days'.

I'd like to get my scars removed. Does anyone have any similar experience? Has anyone contemplated or had their scares removed? Can it even be done successfully?

[Principessa]

I'm sorry I only just realised I probably posted this in the wrong forum

[avman]

I'm sorry I only just realised I probably posted this in the wrong forum

 

I've moved it for you Principessa.

[NKP]

How about just use vitiman E cream, it only takes 100 days for your scars to go, alot of people use it like people that has accidnts, burns, etc. It does work, and you only need to put it on twice a day 'i think'

[rocio]

You can have it removed by laser. It will be painful and expensive, but probably worth it for you to not have that constant reminder and to feel better about yourself.

 

L&B was right about vitamin E as well. Another thing you could try is Neem Oil (if you can find it. I've been trying to find it for a long time).

 

When my friend was in a car accident that left her covered in scars, the doctors said the scars would be permanent. But her mother applied neem oil every day and now there's not a mark on her. The stuff is amazing.

[Axel3sRoxas]

I've found that Palmers cocoa butter actually helps to smooth them out, and make them blend in with your natural skin tone. You can also get alot of scar fading creams on the net. I've heard this is quite good >> link removed