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I have a lot of scarring on my left forearm from mental health issues 10 years ago.
I want to do something about it but don't know what. My choices are laser removal or tattoo over the area. I don't know what would be the better option. I want to be a clinical psychologist so not a job I need to show my forearms for.
Has anyone had laser removal? Is it very effective or still obvious? I want the best coverup.
I want to do something about it but don't know what. My choices are laser removal or tattoo over the area. I don't know what would be the better option. I want to be a clinical psychologist so not a job I need to show my forearms for.
Has anyone had laser removal? Is it very effective or still obvious? I want the best coverup.
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I know someone who has wanted to get laser removal for her SH scars and was told that it would only make them look worse, so I suspect it all depends on what kind of scars you have and it may be worth having a consultation in a clinic to see what they think. From before and after photos I have seen online, scars are still visible after laser treatment so I think I personally would go for tattoos to cover them up.
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I’ve seen very nice tattoo cover ups. (Ex) Self-harmers do then to make a mental note of left forearm tattoos though. I guess it depends on what’s motivating you to hide your arms. A tattoo could distract Joe Bloggs.
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I know someone who has wanted to get laser removal for her SH scars and was told that it would only make them look worse, so I suspect it all depends on what kind of scars you have and it may be worth having a consultation in a clinic to see what they think. From before and after photos I have seen online, scars are still visible after laser treatment so I think I personally would go for tattoos to cover them up.
I know someone who has wanted to get laser removal for her SH scars and was told that it would only make them look worse, so I suspect it all depends on what kind of scars you have and it may be worth having a consultation in a clinic to see what they think. From before and after photos I have seen online, scars are still visible after laser treatment so I think I personally would go for tattoos to cover them up.
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I’ve seen very nice tattoo cover ups. (Ex) Self-harmers do then to make a mental note of left forearm tattoos though. I guess it depends on what’s motivating you to hide your arms. A tattoo could distract Joe Bloggs.
I’ve seen very nice tattoo cover ups. (Ex) Self-harmers do then to make a mental note of left forearm tattoos though. I guess it depends on what’s motivating you to hide your arms. A tattoo could distract Joe Bloggs.
so I want the one that looks best as a second best.
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Oh I didn't know that could be the case. I only recently decided to do something about the scars so I haven't spoken to either a laser or tattoo person yet. How visible out of 10 would you say the scars are after laser treatment? I have about 150 scars....erm yeah, it's pretty extensive.
Oh I didn't know that could be the case. I only recently decided to do something about the scars so I haven't spoken to either a laser or tattoo person yet. How visible out of 10 would you say the scars are after laser treatment? I have about 150 scars....erm yeah, it's pretty extensive.
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Hard to say as it's different for different people. Have a look on google for some before and after photos.
Hard to say as it's different for different people. Have a look on google for some before and after photos.
So do the tattoos though....
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Most of my old SH scars are on my calves (and a few on my shoulder) so I can cover them up well. I do have two large ones on my forearm though that are still quite red and raised. They have faded considerably though, I feel like a tattoo could draw more attention to them than just leaving them.
I think it depends on the placement really, and also how raised etc they are. With a lot of tattoos you can still see the scars if they are quite bumpy.
I think surgery is also an option for really raised ones, to cut out the scar and make it a much thinner line. I may pursue that for my arm eventually I will see how they look in a few years
Best of luck OP
I think it depends on the placement really, and also how raised etc they are. With a lot of tattoos you can still see the scars if they are quite bumpy.
I think surgery is also an option for really raised ones, to cut out the scar and make it a much thinner line. I may pursue that for my arm eventually I will see how they look in a few years
Best of luck OP
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Most of my old SH scars are on my calves (and a few on my shoulder) so I can cover them up well. I do have two large ones on my forearm though that are still quite red and raised. They have faded considerably though, I feel like a tattoo could draw more attention to them than just leaving them.
I think it depends on the placement really, and also how raised etc they are. With a lot of tattoos you can still see the scars if they are quite bumpy.
I think surgery is also an option for really raised ones, to cut out the scar and make it a much thinner line. I may pursue that for my arm eventually I will see how they look in a few years
Best of luck OP
Most of my old SH scars are on my calves (and a few on my shoulder) so I can cover them up well. I do have two large ones on my forearm though that are still quite red and raised. They have faded considerably though, I feel like a tattoo could draw more attention to them than just leaving them.
I think it depends on the placement really, and also how raised etc they are. With a lot of tattoos you can still see the scars if they are quite bumpy.
I think surgery is also an option for really raised ones, to cut out the scar and make it a much thinner line. I may pursue that for my arm eventually I will see how they look in a few years
Best of luck OP
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