i had been stupid as a teenager while high on drugs i had self harmed maself and made cuts on my arm they are quite visible and cause me embarrasement i have areally good job now and just wanna get rid of the scars is there any way its 3 cut marks on my arm would getting a tattoo help. please help me
2006-09-21 12:06:23 · 11 answers · asked by harpal c 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You could try some after-surgery scar reducer cream or gel. Like Mederma is one brand I can think of right off--but I think they make generic brands of the same thing. You could try using cocoa butter, or anything with Vitamin E in it.
2006-09-21 12:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by retorik75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bio-oil is good, i recommend it to women who want to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Its about £9 a go, but I get alot of women say it works really well. Its designed for stretch marks and scars, so might be worth a go. You can get it in any pharmacy.
Talk to your GP and tell him how much this is affecting you, he may be able to prescribe a cream which is used to cover up scars and marks, but its quite expensive, your GP may not want to fund the cost.
There is also laser treatment as an option, or as you say a tattoo - just make sure you go to a good one thats got a well-known reputation as you will want the tattooist to be honest as to whether he can cover the scars ok, or just make it look worse.
2006-09-21 12:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how serious or big the scar is, bio-oil is supposed to help scars, but it takes time for the scar to go when using bio-oil, it may take months, it's worth a try though.
2016-03-17 23:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a tattoo to cover it. If anyone asks about your 3 scars just tell them a cat or tiger scratched you. It's what i've done. Would a thick bangle of some sort cover them?
2006-09-23 00:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Actionchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some root ginger and rub it onthe scar for 5 mins a day.. a fresh piece everyday of course this should after a few months make it go away a bit or a lot depends how bad it is
2006-09-21 12:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a scar from where i had a mole removed and I use "scar zone topical scar diminishing cream" it really helps but sounds like u have something pretty serious- might want to consult a dermatologist
2006-09-21 12:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have plastic surgery, depending on how bad the scar/s are. You should discuss this option with your doctor.
2006-09-21 12:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use fresh lemon this reduces scars also cocoa butter in stick form and also Mederma you can buy the last two things at CVS
2006-09-21 12:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by beautiful rican 84 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
battery acid 3 times a day apply to affected area
2006-09-21 12:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by loon_mallet_wielder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding!?! You think getting a tattoo is going to make it less noticable?!? That's only going to make people look even harder! You'd better go talk to a dermatologist.
2006-09-21 12:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by ***&&*** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋