Scars cutting hide help. I need EVERYONE's answer please!?

Question

I cut myself as a teen. I regret it but I was going through a lot at that time of my life and that was how I coped. I wish I could erase it but I cannot. I have many white scars some are raised. Please do not tell me to get tattoos. I do Not want that.

Now that I'm older I would love to show my nice body off but I have scars. It makes the summer time very uncomfortable for me while those without scars are carefree. The marks look like I did it myself so I can't really say I "had an accident", can I?

There realize that there will always be haters out there..People who will hate someone for whatever reasons and they will single someone out in whatever way they can such as picking on me for my scars. How can I put up with this? I don't have a tough, nasty personality but I don't want to allow myself to be belittled for something I did as a kid and as a coping mechanism. Is there anything I can do or should I just keep them hidden? How can I hide them too yet stay comfortable in summer? They're very noticable.

Answer 1

Depending on where, and how deep (big) they are you might want to consider laser therapy to remove them. There are a lot of products out now like Mederma that seem to do very well on most scars, but it tends to fade them more than anything. If it were me I would start with the less expensive solution, Mederma, and then consider if the results are satisfactory for me, if not, maybe reconsider the laser treatment.

Answer 2

This may sound depressing; however it is just a word of advice. Creams will help you to a certain extent, so will laser surgery. Let me tell you what though, if you ever look at your body underneath a black light every blemish on your skin is there, whether it be self-inflicted or not. Natural and artificial sun light darkened your skin while lightning the scars, so beware.

Stay confident in yourself and know that other people have not been where you are or have been. It took a lot of strength on your behalf to overcome your coping mechanism. While there may not be a sure cure, just remember it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Be proud of whom you are and the strength that you do have, don't hide yourself away from the rest of the world. People, who really care about you, love you for everything that you are, used to be and what you will become.

Answer 3

First of all I am glad your not cutting yourself anymore and I hope you keep it that way..

Now if you wanna show off your body then wear tight t-shirts but no tight pants haha! Dont need you lookin like some 80's disco dude..

If you wanna show some skin then there are laser sugeries/skin grafting which can be done to help with the scars but they wont 100% get rid of them. Keep in mind the doctors will ask about the source of the scars..

The best way to hide scars is to stop cutting yourself permanently.

Answer 4

I'm still struggling with how to answer questions about my scars... it really depends on the person who asks, like if they are a complete stranger or a long-time friend who finally worked up the nerve to ask you. There isn't one simple answer that I can fall back on every time. If you can learn to say politely that you don't want to talk about it, that should be good enough, although I still have trouble with that.

Don't hide your scars, unless it would impact something like your job. When I worked in a corporate office, I wore long sleeves every day, but wore tank tops & t-shirts outside of the office. It's important to be comfortable so you can enjoy your life. It's NOT important to cater to those who are rude and ignorant enough to pry and criticize. Keep your chin up.

Answer 5

don't worry so much what others think, be proud of who you are. so you made some mistakes when you were a kid , who didn't. if the person looking at the scars knows you well enough, then they know the kind of person you are and they know it was something from a painful part of your past. if they are strangers, and they comment on them , just tell them that they are from a time in your life that you don't feel comfortable talking about with strangers, you don't want to rehash bad and painful memories. you have learned from these scars, they are a part of you. don't be embarrassed of them, most people don't even look twice at a scar anyway, it's just because it's on your body that you feel as though your being stared at. if someone wants to be rude about it , then you don't need to associate with these types of people anyway. good luck, and i hope you have a great summer.

Answer 6

keep trying to find some makeup, one will fit (mix some colors if you have to) excuses( it depends on how the scars look and how many their are: -animal scratch (classic) -I went in the woods with my friend and got scratched and stuck on some branches, Put Bio-oil on it or any other kind of things that help make scars disappear. Sorry if i didn't help much :( good-luck

Answer 7

Tattoos won't cover scars, you need to see a plastic surgeon about some dermabrasion.

Answer 8

I cut. I just use Medurma ( anti-scar gel) and I go fake baking (tanning salons) the scars vanish as my skin gets darker and no one has to see them. They sell Medurma in stores, you apply it for months like 3 times a day. The scars fade very well.

Answer 9

Wear them as badges of honor--you went through a very difficult time and you survived. If someone asks you about them, just say, "Yep. They're scars."

If they persist, ask politely, "Why would you want to know something so personal?"

Answer 10

someone would have to be very rude to go out of their way to pry out that information. however if you are embarressed there is a product called mederma that helped to reduce the appearance of scars. you shouldn't have to give up your summer enjoyment because of them.