Almost 2 years ago Modblog made this post about my friend Robin’s scarification piece that was done for her at Scarwars. It was a well done piece by a respected artist, yet now (almost 3 years after it was originally done) it has all but vanished.
Robin, sent me these pics and asked if I would be interested in posting them here. Of course i was interested. This is an important thing for people to see. Robin (like myself) is not prone to scarring heavily and even the best work, and most diligent aftercare isn’t enough to guarantee the raised and highly visible scar that was desired. I post this not to discourage people from getting scarification work done, but to educate them of the realistic possibilities it will not end up as bold as intended.
For two more shots, keep on keeping on.
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184 responses to “The amazing vanishing scarification!”
Shame that it’s faded so much… I know when I was considering getting a scarification piece (before I realized that I liked the look of the red more than the healed scar), I was going to have it shaded with tattoo ink so the cut lines would be really defined.
I still think it looks pretty neat, though 🙂
Shame that it’s faded so much… I know when I was considering getting a scarification piece (before I realized that I liked the look of the red more than the healed scar), I was going to have it shaded with tattoo ink so the cut lines would be really defined.
I still think it looks pretty neat, though 🙂
bummer. i’m in the same boat. the only raised part of my basset hound cutting rubbed off at the water park. tough being such a whitey
bummer. i’m in the same boat. the only raised part of my basset hound cutting rubbed off at the water park. tough being such a whitey
bummer. i’m in the same boat. the only raised part of my basset hound cutting rubbed off at the water park. tough being such a whitey
bummer. i’m in the same boat. the only raised part of my basset hound cutting rubbed off at the water park. tough being such a whitey
yup, me too,same, covered them with tattoos now, least i can see that, lol !
yup, me too,same, covered them with tattoos now, least i can see that, lol !
yup, me too,same, covered them with tattoos now, least i can see that, lol !
yup, me too,same, covered them with tattoos now, least i can see that, lol !
It is a shame since she wanted it nice and bold, but I think the ghostlike scar it left behind is really quite interesting and pretty, so all is not lost!
It is a shame since she wanted it nice and bold, but I think the ghostlike scar it left behind is really quite interesting and pretty, so all is not lost!
It is a shame since she wanted it nice and bold, but I think the ghostlike scar it left behind is really quite interesting and pretty, so all is not lost!
It is a shame since she wanted it nice and bold, but I think the ghostlike scar it left behind is really quite interesting and pretty, so all is not lost!
Ha. This looks like what I was shooting for with my scarification…instead, I got bold raised stuff. You get what you get, indeed 🙂
Nice post in terms of showing the different effects procedures can have.
Ha. This looks like what I was shooting for with my scarification…instead, I got bold raised stuff. You get what you get, indeed 🙂
Nice post in terms of showing the different effects procedures can have.
Ha. This looks like what I was shooting for with my scarification…instead, I got bold raised stuff. You get what you get, indeed 🙂
Nice post in terms of showing the different effects procedures can have.
Ha. This looks like what I was shooting for with my scarification…instead, I got bold raised stuff. You get what you get, indeed 🙂
Nice post in terms of showing the different effects procedures can have.
My body scars like that too, maybe it’s because I’m so freaking white!
I’d be curious if it would be possible to ‘go over’ what she has done to make it more visible. Some of my scars that I have that have healed and been recut have come out with some, uh, visible results. But those aren’t in a design, so I’m not sure what the results would be from redoing a planned cutting….
My body scars like that too, maybe it’s because I’m so freaking white!
I’d be curious if it would be possible to ‘go over’ what she has done to make it more visible. Some of my scars that I have that have healed and been recut have come out with some, uh, visible results. But those aren’t in a design, so I’m not sure what the results would be from redoing a planned cutting….
My body scars like that too, maybe it’s because I’m so freaking white!
I’d be curious if it would be possible to ‘go over’ what she has done to make it more visible. Some of my scars that I have that have healed and been recut have come out with some, uh, visible results. But those aren’t in a design, so I’m not sure what the results would be from redoing a planned cutting….
My body scars like that too, maybe it’s because I’m so freaking white!
I’d be curious if it would be possible to ‘go over’ what she has done to make it more visible. Some of my scars that I have that have healed and been recut have come out with some, uh, visible results. But those aren’t in a design, so I’m not sure what the results would be from redoing a planned cutting….
Robin, I actually really like the way this has settled, but that’s just me. It’s subtle and imho totally lovely. <3
Robin, I actually really like the way this has settled, but that’s just me. It’s subtle and imho totally lovely. <3
Robin, I actually really like the way this has settled, but that’s just me. It’s subtle and imho totally lovely. <3
Robin, I actually really like the way this has settled, but that’s just me. It’s subtle and imho totally lovely. <3
I have had the same occurance with my scarification that was done on my legs. I knew from previous injuries it probably would fade so I planned ahead on it, now after 6 years it is only noticable if I point it out and stretch the skin tight. My arm scarifications have stayed nicely in place over the past 4 years, as have other scars that were on my arms from cat scratches. Different body parts scar different sometimes.
I have had the same occurance with my scarification that was done on my legs. I knew from previous injuries it probably would fade so I planned ahead on it, now after 6 years it is only noticable if I point it out and stretch the skin tight. My arm scarifications have stayed nicely in place over the past 4 years, as have other scars that were on my arms from cat scratches. Different body parts scar different sometimes.
I have had the same occurance with my scarification that was done on my legs. I knew from previous injuries it probably would fade so I planned ahead on it, now after 6 years it is only noticable if I point it out and stretch the skin tight. My arm scarifications have stayed nicely in place over the past 4 years, as have other scars that were on my arms from cat scratches. Different body parts scar different sometimes.
I have had the same occurance with my scarification that was done on my legs. I knew from previous injuries it probably would fade so I planned ahead on it, now after 6 years it is only noticable if I point it out and stretch the skin tight. My arm scarifications have stayed nicely in place over the past 4 years, as have other scars that were on my arms from cat scratches. Different body parts scar different sometimes.
I agree with the different body parts scarring differently. My side is lined with fat reddish-purple keloids, though the cutting on my arms faded to just a few shades lighter than my skin with no raised lines at all. The most noticeable part is how it interrupts the pattern my hair grows on..Its almost like zebra stripes!
I agree with the different body parts scarring differently. My side is lined with fat reddish-purple keloids, though the cutting on my arms faded to just a few shades lighter than my skin with no raised lines at all. The most noticeable part is how it interrupts the pattern my hair grows on..Its almost like zebra stripes!
I agree with the different body parts scarring differently. My side is lined with fat reddish-purple keloids, though the cutting on my arms faded to just a few shades lighter than my skin with no raised lines at all. The most noticeable part is how it interrupts the pattern my hair grows on..Its almost like zebra stripes!
I agree with the different body parts scarring differently. My side is lined with fat reddish-purple keloids, though the cutting on my arms faded to just a few shades lighter than my skin with no raised lines at all. The most noticeable part is how it interrupts the pattern my hair grows on..Its almost like zebra stripes!