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Keloids And Hypertrophic Scars
So.. I've found out that I cannot get more peircings.. because my SECOND ear piericings I got keyloids. Which I had to have removed, and are gone thankfully. But then.. I got sick with this strange thing that caused sores.. and left hypertrophic scars. So.. my mainquesiton is.. would that happen if I got my belly button peirced.. or a tattoo?
And are there anyways to make hypertrophic scars.. less raised.. or noticeable.. because I'm 16, and it feels like the end of the world, because I have so many in obvious places. I know its not the end of the world, and I probably will just have to keep dealing iwth it forever, but I just wanted to know if I had anymore options.
Because I went to the plastic surgeon, and he said there..was.. nothing he could do, and I've had a huge scar on my shoulder from when I was a baby having heart surgery, so I guess I'm just emotionally traumitized by having SO many scars.. because right when I get over..wearing a bathing suit and people seeing my scar, I get new scars thhat I cant hide, or atleast get over as easily.. =/
I'm sorry if this is long and sounds whiney, I didnt intend it to be.. I just need some help..
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I don't think you sound whiney. I know from experience how difficult it can be to cope with scars. I ended up in the hospital a few years ago with scars on my face, neck, back, and chest. The largest a vertical 'heart surgery' scar.
I tried many products, especially creams, which did not work. Several doctors also told me there was nothing I could do about the elevation and redness of my scars. But this turned out to be incorrect.
I finally found out about silicone sheets and they did flatten my scars. They also reduced redness and made the tissue much softer and pliable. Read more about my experiences on <a href="[Link](Mouse over link to see full location) scar treatment</a>
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As a woman in her thirties, it doesn't get much better.
I also have many scars and stretch marks, but the ones that bother me the most are the ones on my hands. I have a burn on one hand (small kitchen fire) and on the other, an ugly cut from a domestic incident (that one is the worse, because I'm contantly reminded of that horrible day). But it really is a blow to your sense of femininity, especially when people can be cruel and childish.
on my hand with the burn, I plan on having dermabrasion to kinda smooth and fade out the discoloration and wrinkling of the burn.
However, on the other hand which is cut (located below/center of the thumb and first finger) the original stitches became infected so, only half of the 2 1/2 scar healed well and the other half is really big, raised and ugly. Some cosmetic surgeons say they can cut it out and very carefully restitch, injecting the scar with cortisone or (forgot) if it starts to keloid, while some cosmetic surgeons say that its nothing that can be done.
On the cut, which is to me the worst of all, I think I will go ahead and try the silicone strips first.
In terms of cosmetic surgery get second opinions.
The scars may seem ugly, unfair and hindering, but only as much as you magnify them in your mind.
I've even had a jealous hearted "friend" bring them up constantly, whenever I was succeeding in something, like to bring me down and make me feel bad- got rid of that B-tch.
Also, lots of beautiful women have scars and have even used them to their advantage instead of considering them shameful.
also, read this one woman's story of survival and the scar that it left on her body and mind:
Girls, we're gonna be ok, and your more beautiful than you think you are!!
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Here is a good link that provides pics of padma lakshmi and her very visible scar- i watch top chef all the time and her scar almost looks beatiful- its your attitude!!
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Hi. I would just like to let you know that you are NOT alone. I myself have 5 noticeable, red keloids on my chest. I cannot wear any type of low cut top without them being noticed, two are so close to my neck area. I know what you are going through. It's absolutely horrible for me. It's so hard to find dresses, shirts, and bathing suits that cover up that area. I am 16 myself and I feel like they have ruined my life. Prom is going to be hell finding a perfect dress..but enough about me. My doctor told me that even if the scars are removed there is always a chance they will grow back. She said my best bet is to have them injected with steroids that help to flatten them. But seeing how they are in my chest area, it's dangerous & the steroid could possibly enlarge the scar rather than flatten them. Have you tried the silicon strips? They seem to work..I'm using them now. Try them, and if it doesn't work and you really must get rid of them..go for the steroid option. My doctor also told me that they can shrink on their own, but that could take YEARS.
Other than that we are stuck with these buggers for life. They may come up with any tattoo, piercing, or surgery we have and we can't stop it. We may just have to face the world with a bit of cover up makeup and some confidence. I've recently started wearing tank tops with long necklaces so they are less visible. Don't feel horrible about them, just try to find a method that works for you. I hope for the best and this somewhat helps..even tho I understand, keloids are a byotch.
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