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!”
Such a bummer. I really wanted it to stay.
Such a bummer. I really wanted it to stay.
Such a bummer. I really wanted it to stay.
Such a bummer. I really wanted it to stay.
that’s the way I scar too… I wish I could get scarification work but it may just not be worth it :c
Although the kind of ghostly scar is sort of neat.
that’s the way I scar too… I wish I could get scarification work but it may just not be worth it :c
Although the kind of ghostly scar is sort of neat.
that’s the way I scar too… I wish I could get scarification work but it may just not be worth it :c
Although the kind of ghostly scar is sort of neat.
that’s the way I scar too… I wish I could get scarification work but it may just not be worth it :c
Although the kind of ghostly scar is sort of neat.
i’m really up for getting a scarification piece, but from my limited experience of accidental scarring so far, it seems like this is what would happen to me. who knows, i’ll probably end up getting it anyway, like Vombie said, the ghostly scar looks pretty good.
i’m really up for getting a scarification piece, but from my limited experience of accidental scarring so far, it seems like this is what would happen to me. who knows, i’ll probably end up getting it anyway, like Vombie said, the ghostly scar looks pretty good.
i’m really up for getting a scarification piece, but from my limited experience of accidental scarring so far, it seems like this is what would happen to me. who knows, i’ll probably end up getting it anyway, like Vombie said, the ghostly scar looks pretty good.
i’m really up for getting a scarification piece, but from my limited experience of accidental scarring so far, it seems like this is what would happen to me. who knows, i’ll probably end up getting it anyway, like Vombie said, the ghostly scar looks pretty good.
That’s why i’m hesitant. I do have some pretty visible scars just from small injuries, but i’m still not sure.. Thanks for the post, i’d really like to see more old scarification pieces.
That’s why i’m hesitant. I do have some pretty visible scars just from small injuries, but i’m still not sure.. Thanks for the post, i’d really like to see more old scarification pieces.
That’s why i’m hesitant. I do have some pretty visible scars just from small injuries, but i’m still not sure.. Thanks for the post, i’d really like to see more old scarification pieces.
That’s why i’m hesitant. I do have some pretty visible scars just from small injuries, but i’m still not sure.. Thanks for the post, i’d really like to see more old scarification pieces.
I don’t really see this as a negative – just another interesting facet of the process. It’s too bad for her, as she clearly wanted it to remain a bold piece, but I find the fading very interesting. It is still quite visible, just not as in-your-face. I think this is quite a cool post and don’t see why it should put anyone off scarification!
I don’t really see this as a negative – just another interesting facet of the process. It’s too bad for her, as she clearly wanted it to remain a bold piece, but I find the fading very interesting. It is still quite visible, just not as in-your-face. I think this is quite a cool post and don’t see why it should put anyone off scarification!
I don’t really see this as a negative – just another interesting facet of the process. It’s too bad for her, as she clearly wanted it to remain a bold piece, but I find the fading very interesting. It is still quite visible, just not as in-your-face. I think this is quite a cool post and don’t see why it should put anyone off scarification!
I don’t really see this as a negative – just another interesting facet of the process. It’s too bad for her, as she clearly wanted it to remain a bold piece, but I find the fading very interesting. It is still quite visible, just not as in-your-face. I think this is quite a cool post and don’t see why it should put anyone off scarification!
Take that whitey
Take that whitey
Take that whitey
Take that whitey
It may not be off putting for everyone, but for someone who wants to get a scarification, thinking that all scarifications turn out bold and noticeable, it is good for them to know it just doesn’t always happen.
It may not be off putting for everyone, but for someone who wants to get a scarification, thinking that all scarifications turn out bold and noticeable, it is good for them to know it just doesn’t always happen.
It may not be off putting for everyone, but for someone who wants to get a scarification, thinking that all scarifications turn out bold and noticeable, it is good for them to know it just doesn’t always happen.
It may not be off putting for everyone, but for someone who wants to get a scarification, thinking that all scarifications turn out bold and noticeable, it is good for them to know it just doesn’t always happen.
I’d love to see a picture of this taken just after the procedure for comparison.
I’d love to see a picture of this taken just after the procedure for comparison.
I’d love to see a picture of this taken just after the procedure for comparison.
I’d love to see a picture of this taken just after the procedure for comparison.
i had a skin removal piece done and same thing happened to me. i have noticed that i scar a lot better with branding then scarification. it’s just how i heal and i am happy with that.
i had a skin removal piece done and same thing happened to me. i have noticed that i scar a lot better with branding then scarification. it’s just how i heal and i am happy with that.
i had a skin removal piece done and same thing happened to me. i have noticed that i scar a lot better with branding then scarification. it’s just how i heal and i am happy with that.
i had a skin removal piece done and same thing happened to me. i have noticed that i scar a lot better with branding then scarification. it’s just how i heal and i am happy with that.
that’s really too bad. i still have the little white boxcutter scars from when i was a careless 16 year old stock boy — they turn purple when i tan. i’m sure if i got scarred it wouldn’t fade like this. interesting how bodies differ that way.
that’s really too bad. i still have the little white boxcutter scars from when i was a careless 16 year old stock boy — they turn purple when i tan. i’m sure if i got scarred it wouldn’t fade like this. interesting how bodies differ that way.
that’s really too bad. i still have the little white boxcutter scars from when i was a careless 16 year old stock boy — they turn purple when i tan. i’m sure if i got scarred it wouldn’t fade like this. interesting how bodies differ that way.
that’s really too bad. i still have the little white boxcutter scars from when i was a careless 16 year old stock boy — they turn purple when i tan. i’m sure if i got scarred it wouldn’t fade like this. interesting how bodies differ that way.
I have several dragonfly scars on my legs, two on my thighs and one on my lower leg in the same position as this. The one on my leg has scarred exactly the same as this and the ones on my thighs, while still white and not raised, are quite pronounced. I think it came from the level of friction that the healing scars recieved. The ones on my thighs had tight jeans and pants to contend with all day, where as my lower leg escaped that friction. That’s just how it is with scars, you never know how they will heal! Prominant or not, I love them anyway.
I have several dragonfly scars on my legs, two on my thighs and one on my lower leg in the same position as this. The one on my leg has scarred exactly the same as this and the ones on my thighs, while still white and not raised, are quite pronounced. I think it came from the level of friction that the healing scars recieved. The ones on my thighs had tight jeans and pants to contend with all day, where as my lower leg escaped that friction. That’s just how it is with scars, you never know how they will heal! Prominant or not, I love them anyway.
I have several dragonfly scars on my legs, two on my thighs and one on my lower leg in the same position as this. The one on my leg has scarred exactly the same as this and the ones on my thighs, while still white and not raised, are quite pronounced. I think it came from the level of friction that the healing scars recieved. The ones on my thighs had tight jeans and pants to contend with all day, where as my lower leg escaped that friction. That’s just how it is with scars, you never know how they will heal! Prominant or not, I love them anyway.
I have several dragonfly scars on my legs, two on my thighs and one on my lower leg in the same position as this. The one on my leg has scarred exactly the same as this and the ones on my thighs, while still white and not raised, are quite pronounced. I think it came from the level of friction that the healing scars recieved. The ones on my thighs had tight jeans and pants to contend with all day, where as my lower leg escaped that friction. That’s just how it is with scars, you never know how they will heal! Prominant or not, I love them anyway.
mine did the same thing the sacr was very light so i ended up covering it with a tattoo, the bonus point for me was the fact that after the ink was layed the scars created what looked like veins under the skin of the kracken i chose to cover it so im totally happy with it
mine did the same thing the sacr was very light so i ended up covering it with a tattoo, the bonus point for me was the fact that after the ink was layed the scars created what looked like veins under the skin of the kracken i chose to cover it so im totally happy with it
mine did the same thing the sacr was very light so i ended up covering it with a tattoo, the bonus point for me was the fact that after the ink was layed the scars created what looked like veins under the skin of the kracken i chose to cover it so im totally happy with it
mine did the same thing the sacr was very light so i ended up covering it with a tattoo, the bonus point for me was the fact that after the ink was layed the scars created what looked like veins under the skin of the kracken i chose to cover it so im totally happy with it
Being quite Scandinavian I don’t think my body scars very well. Mine usually fade into something light and not very raised. I’d love to get a skin removal procedure done but I’m not sure if it will be very visible.
Being quite Scandinavian I don’t think my body scars very well. Mine usually fade into something light and not very raised. I’d love to get a skin removal procedure done but I’m not sure if it will be very visible.