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elaine78618
elaine78618

can u get help on the nhs for camouflage makeup to cover surgical scars that are visible? 

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop elaine78618

    Posted

    Have you looked on the NHS website?  It looks as though it is possible but your GP needs to refer you to a Dermatologist but it really depends on the size and situation of the scars.

    Have you asked your GP?

    I know that Dermatology waiting lists are extremely long.

    • elaine78618
      elaine78618 mrsmop

      Posted

      hiya

      its from the bottom palm of hand to just less than half way up towards elbow..i havent asked my gp yet just thought id ask advice on here 1st..im a nursing student and when working in mental health setting a few patients have asked me if my scar is through self harming..starting to feel rather self conscious about it x

    • mrsmop
      mrsmop elaine78618

      Posted

      Perhaps you could talk to your tutor, or maybe you could look on the positive side, it gets your patients talking when perhaps they might not have done.
    • elaine78618
      elaine78618 mrsmop

      Posted

      yes that probably makes my patients feel a bit more relaxed around me...il contact my gp and see what he says..i live in scotland and its like postcode lottery as to what treatment u can receive x
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop elaine78618

      Posted

      Good luck!  I live in Wales and the rules are different here too!!
  • frustrated61
    frustrated61 elaine78618

    Posted

    Hi Elaine ~

    I have so many scars from surgery after an auto accident.  There is a product in the US but I'll bet if you're in the UK you can purchase it through Amazon.  The name of the product is Mederma Scar Gel but it's strips of a tape that is in a neutral color.  Also there is Dermaflage that is a concealer makeup.  Find it at ... double check via Google for the web address.  It may be different if you're in the UK.  I found results with the Mederma Scar Gel...but you have to be consistent and paitent. 

    My few scars on my neck from biopsies, neck surgery and the implantation of the "greenfield filter" have been lightened to the point I'm not self conscious because it looked like I was attacked with a knife which I was but it was by the doctor and for surgery; not an attack by a perpetrator in the streets.  Geesh that was long and hard to word. 

    I also have a 22 inch scar on my back with a 9 inch scar parallel to the 22 inch.  I'm not going to bother with that.  I'll just mark that one up as my hard luck wounds and wear them with dignity.  HaHa! I was considering a tattoo of something to hide it but I'm probably to old to bother with that and too many health issues.  Just a wonderful thought.  I love body art (aka tattoos).

    Anyway, the long and the short of it is...for me, Mederma Gel Strips worked wonders.  You can get it through Amazon.  Let me know, if you do purchase it, how it's working for you.

    Warmly,

    Frustrated

    Emis Moderaotr comment: I have removed the direct link as we do not publish links to commercial sites. Googling the product name will return the web site.

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