Scars on My Legs

Scars on My Legs Post By abi. (Guest Post) (10/31/2008) I had a hot water bath when I was 3months old to save the bones on my leg I had on plaster of paris which left a huge scar on my right leg. Growing up I didn't care about it. But now in my 20s I get a lot of stares and questioning every time I try on skirt because it comes from my thigh to my ankle. I use to wear pantyhose but where I live its hot and strange to have that on and you get more stares. I need to know what it costs to have a plastic surgery because this scar, a tanker full of cocoa butter would not make it disappear. Please I need to hear from a plastic surgeon soon. ( Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By HGello (Guest Post) (09/23/2008) I have scars on my legs as well from picking my in growns. I use bio oil but it doesn't really work. Everyone says cocoa butter is good, so I guess I'll buy some of that. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By angel (Guest Post) (09/22/2008) Hey there everybody, my name is Angel and I have lots of ugly scars on my legs. I have a boyfriend who wants to go beach with me and than I didn't want to go because I was ashamed to show my legs. I always wear jeans and it gets hot wearing long pants. I am tired of hiding my legs under those jeans. I wish I have nice legs like those models. I had these scars when I was 13 or 14 yrs old. I get upset when i see these ugly scars on my left leg. What should I do to remove this unwanted scars? I use to have nice smooth legs. I wish these scars can be gone. I don't wear nice skirts and shorts because I have scars on my legs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By honey (Guest Post) (08/23/2008) I know how you feel. I have scars as low as my feet all the way up to my arms. I even have stretch marks all around my stomach. It's disgusting and sad. I'm still trying out products and suggestions out there, but in the mean time I've been using COCOA BUTTER and I've seen great results. Unfortunately, I've been applying this lotion for about 6 months now and I still see lots of scars and stretch marks. But there a lot smaller and slightly lighter. So COCOA BUTTER lotion really works it just takes a really long time and I'm not even sure if the scars are gonna disappear. It works best when applied at least twice a day. Once after you shower in the morning and again after you shower in the evenings. Plus, it's each and easy to find. Honey Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By eva (Guest Post) (08/13/2008) I am 23 years old, and I have multiple scars on both legs, maybe a hundred scars (that worst) I've been suffering this scars for more than 10 years. As a woman I like to dress like a woman, wear shorts, shirt, and dresses. I can't even go to the beach and swim which I love so much. I can't wear a swimming suit or even shorts. What should I do. I can't afford laser, it's too expenssive. I hope somebody will help me. philippines Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By angel (Guest Post) (07/29/2008) I to have leg scars. I hate them. i won't wear shorts hand hardly wear dresses. Most came from shaving the fine hair from my legs. I wear makeup on my legs for church when I wear dresses. I'll try to glycolic acid. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Michele7gladden (Guest Post) (07/16/2008) Hi everyone, I was touched to know that most took the words out of my mouth and look forward to trying some of these products to take the ugly, low self-esteem resulting scars off my legs! I want to wear nice dresses, shorts, and shop for clothes that I never had a chance to wear without being 39 and looking like a grandmother. I know I feel to a certain degree about what I have to offer, but I need this makeover. I have lack of knowledge why I have to be the ugly duckling on my legs and wishing I could wear nicer clothes too. I have a boyfriend who doesn't mind, but I CARE! It still messes with your confidence (in the summer), won't learn how to swim, afraid of drowning and being talked about. No JOKE! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Shay (Guest Post) (06/29/2008) I have a lot of scars but everyone has convinced me that Sally Hanson's Airbrushed legs spray works well so I am gonna try it! its only $10 at drugstores and walmart. Good luck!!oh yeah for the record I am African-American medium complexion, but they have 5 shades (light to dark) to chose from and you spray,rub to blend, and go! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Understanding To the Problem... (Guest Post) (05/28/2008) Tattoos...that's the answer. Glycolic acid should be used to smooth out the raised scars and fill in stretch marks, etc. Then...tattoo all scars and scar areas with something meaningful to you. You will not be able to see the scars under design- particularly detailed designs- the worse people will think is..."Oh, they're one of those tattoo people". Besides, what's sexier- dressing like an Eskimo in the summer, or baring all your sexy tattoos? I wasn't a tattoo person either, then I gained/lost 200 lbs. Not a pretty picture. I hid my tummy tuck/stretch marks under tattoos. You really have to look to tell they're there. Try it- you'll redefine what people think of you and how you view yourself. Body art is the wave of the future. Choose your prints wisely. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By (Guest Post) (05/12/2008) Try wearing black stockings. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Thalia (Guest Post) (03/31/2008) Well, how can I start. It all began when I was 12 and started shaving my legs. Scrape after scrape, the each brown ugly scar tells a story! Scars are very annoying! Some people tried putting lemon on their scars then applying cocoa butter or aloe vera (cocoa butter recommended) then applying baby oil to lock in moisture. This really works. I was told by a dermatologist read from a Q+A website. Cocoa butter really works. Also recommend for stretch marks! =] Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By zola (Guest Post) (03/18/2008) Hi there I have used foundation it does not help. I have used bio oil. I have also used instant cover it was expensive but it did not work for me. So what must I do? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Irene B (Guest Post) (03/12/2008) I too have the same scars and believe me, it's very upsetting just by looking at it(I grow up in the Philippines). I'm now here in the U.S. and hoping to find solutions to the same scars that I have in my legs. I have tried everything (Vitamin E, expensive cream/lotions, lighten and even saw Dermatologist. I doesn't go away, the scars are permanent. It's a deeper skin layer even Micro dermabrasion won't work because we have dark skin it will leave more scars. There's a possibility that a non-surgical skin resurfacing or Glycolic Skin Peels might work (expensive treatment) and I'm looking into that option. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Sharie (Guest Post) (02/07/2008) Hi ladies, Greetings from the Caribbean. I have a question though. I've recently started dating this awesome guy, but i'm embarassed to let him know about the unsightly scars and marks from my knees down. My marks are so terrible...they come from insect bites, cuts, scrapes...you name it and it's on my legs. i wear sacha's camoflage leg cover cream, but it rubs off on everything. Should i just bare it all and show this guy my very very flawed skin or continue covering it up? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By shyamala (Guest Post) (01/28/2008) HI,I have a birth problem, my right leg is thinner than my left. This is due to an accident that happened when I was in my mother's womb. I feel very inferior to show off my legs. I hide them by wearing pants but, I also get tempted to wear skirts and frocks. Is there any way I can get a plastic surgery done and increase my leg or do some tattoo and cover up that it's a little thinner than my left leg? Suggestions please. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by luvmygingerkids (376) | (01/27/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact To camouflage my (otherwise OK) legs when wearing a skirt or dress, I wear fishnet stockings (either thigh high or waist high) They are much cooler in humid weather, look prettier (I think), come in more colors, and they tend to be way less expensive than pantyhose (I can get them for about $2 at local store!) They also don't run, and have less tendency to snag, rip, and tear ... so they last longer, too. The best thing to do, I think, is to somehow learn to love your body, scars and all. Camouflage the parts you aren't thrilled with and accentuate the parts you like (for instance, I like my shoulders and will wear tops that really show off my shoulders) Take care! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by luvmygingerkids (376) | (01/27/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact What are the scars from, Jole? How extensive are they? Do you have health insurance? If so, your insurance may cover some procedures. I have extensive sun damage to the skin on my legs and my doctor prescribed me "LacLotion" It didn't remove the damage, but my legs are so soft now I don't care about the loss of elasticity, scarring, etc. Take care! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Mary (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) Beautiful lacy nylons look very nice, and can cover good. It's a thought. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By Celine (Guest Post) (12/18/2007) I'm 36 years old now and these scars on my legs since i was 5, really upset me and I lost all my confidence to wear skirts and shorts. Thanks to the universal usage of jeans as the perfect remedy to cover leg scars. But I'm bored with jeans and pants, sometimes I need to wear dress and skirts - how can I? if these unsightly scars seized me my confidence. My left leg alone has more than ten with different sizes, and my right leg has at least ten with size of a 5 centavo coin. I grew up in the barrio and during my childhood I was forced to be in the farm so I got these scars from insect bites, cuts from the grasses and woods which were not immediately cured because of money scarcity that we cannot even afford to buy medicines to cure them. Please help me find the solution. A solution which is affordable, can be bought in the Philippines, and produce quick results.Please! Anybody there who would like to help me? These unsightly scars have deprived me of my right to be confident in the "wow legs" department. Report Spam or Abuse DRAMATIC RESULTS!!! >>>.. Post By luvvy (Guest Post) (10/24/2007) HERE'S AN UPDATE ON MY USE OF 70% Glycolic Acid on my 2 leg scars for about 2 weeks Used it every day or every other day; then I tapered off to about 2-3 times a week as I'm not disciplined enough to remember to do it! The 2.5" long one is now 2" long; the other was a little smaller than a dime, now it's about like a pencil eraser. BOTH LIGHTER & SMOOTHER! DEFINITE improvement! Still a long way to go before they'll be gone. If I had to guess, I'd say I have about a 30-50% improvement: reduction in both size and color. That's pretty good for 2-3 weeks if you ask me. Too bad I'm too lazy to stick to a schedule & continue! Eventually I will & will try to post if there's any dramatic result or complete healing! DO NOT PUT 70% ON YOUR FACE! !! IT REALLY BURNS and can ACTUALLY CAUSE SCARS on tender skin! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by smoochie (168) | (09/11/2007) Profile | Contact I relate too. My legs are shocking. I'm 51 years old and it seems that the older I get, the long it takes me to heal and I get a discoloration then. A question for Luvvy - would you be willing to let me know the website and name of the product you bought, please? I've never been able to find that strength at that price. Thank you! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by luvvy (24) | (09/10/2007) Contact I've been trying 70% Glycolic acid on my lower leg scars--The scars are from scraping my razor repeatedly over the years on that outer ligament just above the ankle bone & one from where something shot out of the lawnmower & apparently imbedded itself in my calf! These are deep burgandy red scars, altho' they aren't raised. I've had the razor one for amost a year now & the other for 3-4 months. ((The razor one is so bad my doctor asked me what kind of surgery I had had on my ankle!) I got this small bottle Glycolic acid on ebay for around $5 or $8.00. Don't pay more! Commercial places & dermatolgists will charge up to $50 for this! But you can get it readily on eBay MUCH cheaper! I used it on my face & it was scary how strong it was (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE above the neck). I've put it on my scars about 6 times in the past 2 weeks and tonight I really looked at it & I can tell you without a doubt-THEY ARE BOTH DEFINITELY LIGHTER IN COLOR & SMALLER!!. I WILL try it daily for a few days to really get the most intense sloughing action and will update in a week or so! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by Anonymous101 (28) | (09/01/2007) Contact Try using Bio-Oil. You'll find it won't work until a couple of months, but the results are just wonderful! This oil doesn't completely make the scar(s) go away, it just lightens them so that you can barely notice it! You just have to be patient, though, and a 60ml bottle lasts a LONG time - especially for the price! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by lifeisbeautiful (15) | (08/25/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hi there, Try these tips. It might not help you get rid of it completely but it can definitely make it less visible. 1. Apply Vitamin E Oil Caplets on the scarred area. 2. Apply some tea tree oil (Mix it with some carrier oil like Sweet Almond)on the scar to help it heal faster. 3. Put 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil mixed with Carrier Oil(You can use any carrier oil like Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel etc.)on a cotton ball and apply on scar. 4. Mix Aloe Vera and vitamin E gel caplets and apply to the scar. 5. Rub honey on the scar as often as you can to make it heal. 6. Rub some olive oil on scars 2-3 times a day. 7. Apply Lacto Calamine lotion to get rid of scars http://www.mynaturalbeautytips.blogspot.com/ Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post by perfume and powder (584) | (08/22/2007) Profile | Contact My legs are always covered with scars from insect bites and I can't afford leg make-up either.Maybe that's a good thing: they come in weird colors and they're hard to spread evenly. I use Revlon's Colorstay foundation. It's about $8.00 a bottle, comes in a wide range of colors, is easy to apply, and stays put pretty good. In fact, it can be a little hard to get off. I don't know what cosmetics they sell in the Philippines but there must be some brand of long-lasting foundation, why don't you give it a try? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By bonnie (Guest Post) (08/22/2007) I have very big broken veins on my legs, I am 65 years old and my trick is to put concealer on the scar or spots then my shade of make up, blot and put pressed powder on top. This keeps it on for most of the days. If you're wearing a dress this does work. I, too, cannot afford leg cover-up cream so this works for me. Hope this helps. Also don't feel ashamed there are a lot of us with flaws. Bless you. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scars on My Legs Post By CandyCane (Guest Post) (08/22/2007) I have the same problem. Not only do I have scars, but I'm very pale, so they show up a lot. I don't have a miracle cure, but whenever I have to wear a dress, I wear dressy boots that go to my knees and a skirt that stops at the boots. It might take some shopping to find the right boots, but it's worth it! You can dress up and not worry about anyone seeing your legs! Report Spam or Abuse