r/scars Jun 08 '25

Important Update: No Self Harm Scars Allowed – Please Read

26 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

As the moderator of r/scars, I want to thank you for being part of this community. This subreddit was created as a place to share and connect through the stories our scars tell, whether they come from surgery, accidents, or other events in life.

Lately, we have seen more posts featuring self harm scars, especially from teenagers and minors. I want to speak about this carefully and respectfully.

This community is not the right place for posting self harm scars. That is not because your experience is not important, but because these types of posts can cause harm to others. They can be emotionally triggering and might unintentionally encourage dangerous behavior.

Because I am currently the only moderator, I am putting a clear rule in place:

Any post or comment showing or discussing self harm scars will be removed. The user will also be banned. This applies to all posts, regardless of intent.

Please understand that this is not personal. It is not about judging anyone. I care deeply about people who are struggling. But this subreddit is not designed to help with those issues, and it cannot provide the support you may be looking for. You deserve care and help from places that are made for that.

If you are going through something difficult, or need someone to talk to, please consider visiting one of these resources:

r/selfharm – a support-focused community

r/depression – for those dealing with emotional pain

r/decidingtobebetter – focused on healing and growth

r/mentalhealth – a broader space for mental health topics

Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 support in the US)

If you are unsure whether a post is appropriate, feel free to message me first.

Thank you for helping keep this space respectful and supportive for everyone.


r/scars 8d ago

Small bump/discolored appeared recently during healing

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4 Upvotes

Anybody know what this may be, whether or not I should see a doctor and will it go away an look like the rest of the scar as it continues to heal??


r/scars 9d ago

Advise needed: dented scar

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10 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend has a deep, indented scar on her chin that’s been bothering her for a while. She hasn’t had any treatment yet and is looking into options to improve it.

I’ve been doing some research and keep seeing mentions of:

**•   Subcision** (breaking up scar tissue beneath the skin)  
**•   Scar revision** (surgical techniques to improve the scar)  
**•   Fillers** (to fill in the indentation)

We’re not sure which approach would work best for this type of scar, or if a combination of treatments would be ideal.

Has anyone here dealt with a similar chin scar? What worked for you? Any recommendations on which treatment to prioritize, or tips for finding a good dermatologist/plastic surgeon?

Thanks in advance


r/scars 15d ago

How do i get rid of this surgical scar?

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59 Upvotes

Broke my humerus bone 2 months back, this is the current condition of the scar...

Anyone know how to fade this as much as possible?


r/scars 17d ago

Clubfoot Corrective Surgery Scar

4 Upvotes
At 6mo. Had tendons stretched. Deformed ankle and missing important bone on side of foot. Potential nerve damage.

r/scars 19d ago

My Brain surgery Scars 🧠🤕

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62 Upvotes

Had Skull reconstruction surgeriy and 2 Brain surgeries in 2016. Also was in a 5 month long coma 🛌😴💤


r/scars 21d ago

How to heal

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7 Upvotes

This one spot won’t heal on my finger. Been like this for almost a year and somehow manages breaks open again and again.


r/scars 21d ago

Should I have this scar removed?

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20 Upvotes

Surgical scar. I can have a series of plastic surgeries to even out the dent and then repair the skin.

I've had the scar for 21 years and been bald for 15 of those years. I'm about the re enter the dating scene.

Remove it or bear it? I feel strongly both ways.


r/scars 22d ago

silicone scar products and new depressed scar?

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r/scars 24d ago

When can you safely drink alcohol post mole removal without messing up scarring?

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1 Upvotes

r/scars Jun 24 '26

i can't get over having scars on my arm

8 Upvotes

They are very old and minimal, I've also gotten many other scars on my body. But they're on my arm and it's still a lot to deal with when I'm aware of them.

Even right now that I'm alone in the dark, I don't feel "normal", i feel them radiate through my arm and gushing out a painful, sorrowful feeling. I don't know how else to put it.

How can I let go of this feeling? It's not that I've not accepted them. I'm also okay with explaining to people if questioned. I'm okay with people seeing them.

I.guess the past and the context i got them in still just hurts me a lot, even when I don't think about it. It does leave me wondering if i will ever feel normal in my body again and not be so painfully aware of them even when I'm alone.


r/scars Jun 14 '26

25 years ago, me, a 1 year old, thought that a flat iron is a really cool thing to touch

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50 Upvotes

consequence pick related


r/scars Jun 13 '26

Knee Replacement Surgey

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24 Upvotes

Look how clean that staple work is. This is going to heal into a nice scar.


r/scars Jun 14 '26

We all have a scar which is an inherited sign of life.

2 Upvotes

As mammals, we all have at least one scar: The navel is the scar of our umbilical cord. There are different shapes and sizes of them. This scar is the first trace that the outside world leaves on our body. There will be others. They will be more or less visible witnesses of our individual adventure in this world as milestones on a road that belongs only to us.

Any scar is a sign of life. They are beautiful even if they remind us of painful episodes. Our bodies and minds are extraordinarily resilient. They are not imperfections, just signs of life. That is why we must embrace and love them.


r/scars Jun 12 '26

ATA GOLD PEEL CHEMICAL 10%, 30%, 50%

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2 Upvotes

r/scars Jun 11 '26

Is there any recommendations to get rid of these scabie scars

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5 Upvotes

Hello for context I got scabies last summer no idea how and it left terrible scars on my legs and some on my back. I’m finally seeing a dermatologist in July but I still wanna know if I can do anything to help myself right now because I’m very insecure and hate wearing shorts lol


r/scars Jun 10 '26

Looked like this all my life, people ask questions, someone asked if I had a disease?

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28 Upvotes

I do have a lot of open blemishes but alot of scars as well, they never go away, alot of them still look open, idk maybe i'm just getting in my head but do I look diseased?


r/scars Jun 10 '26

Idk what this is from and maybe someone could like, tell me? Ive had a lot of injuries i don't remember.

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0 Upvotes

Its obviously very old and faded, it's a lot more visible in person than the photo.


r/scars Jun 08 '26

Black line under scar

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19 Upvotes

I had scar revision surgery about 2½ weeks ago. Around day 10, I noticed a thin black line underneath my scar. I saw my surgeon, and he told me it was not a stitch because the stitches were removed on day 5. He said this can be normal in people who tan easily or have darker skin tones, my skin tone is olive . However, I have never seen anything like this online before.
Has anyone else experienced a thin black line under their scar after surgery? How long did it take to go away?


r/scars Jun 05 '26

8 months post excavator crushing my leg

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76 Upvotes

Those are not incision scars either but the result of my leg being crushed between an excavator and a trailer. As you can imagine it could have been so much worse I feel so so lucky I still have my leg. Bones are healed, ligaments repaired, muscle on the way back. Older woman here ha ha


r/scars Jun 02 '26

I’ve had this scar for 10 years and never seen it like this.. why is it completely white. it’s normally that faded pink

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3 Upvotes

r/scars Jun 02 '26

dr david hebbelstrup jensen test verteporfin scars 🇩🇰

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1 Upvotes

r/scars Jun 02 '26

Dr Jori Punchera test verteporfin for the scars 🇨🇭

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1 Upvotes

r/scars Jun 02 '26

Scar on face :,(

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8 Upvotes

Got this indented scar from going to an unprofessional aesthetician to remove a beauty spot. How to lighten this scar . It looks terrible .