Cosmetic Surgery or Dermatology For Scars?

[Jessica_Elizabeth]

Hello Everyone! I am 28 years old, and in my past I was a self injurer (cutter).  Gratefully, and thankfully, I have fully recovered and have been for several years.  Unfortunately, my body is covered with scars. Very noticible scars, of various sizes, various depths, and I even have a few words that have scarred over.  My scars have severely negatively impacted my life in just about every aspect imaginable: vocationally, socially, personally, etc.  I have worked so hard to get to where I am today, but my scars hold me back a great deal.  It gets depressing.  I love myself, but when I look down at all my scars, I hate what I've done, I hate what I see, and I hate that I hated myself so much to ever do that.  I hate that I can't wear shorts, and I live in Texas.  I hate that I can't buy certain tops because the sleeves are too short.  I especially hate when people judge me based on what they see.  I am a confident person, but this is one area that has the power to blow my confidence completely.  I am on SSDI and have medicare, and I really really want to see how (and if) these scars can be removed.  I have heard of cosmetic dermatology, and obviously cosmetic surgery.  But I am financially (obviously) limited.  I just don't know what to do, I don't know what my options are, and I need direction.  I have even thought about going on that T.V. show in order to get worked on (even though it would all be public, at this point I am okay with that, my shame does not compare to how bad I crave my body to be unscarred) Unfortunately, the show is not taking any new submissions.   Anyone have any thoughts, feedback, suggestions, anything? Thanks in advance !!

[April2]

Hi Jessica. I sent you a pm. Try to get your doctor to send a referral to your insurance company. Keep trying and keep bugging them. If all else fails, maybe you can find a doctor who would accept payments. Don't give up hope. I wish people weren't judgemental too. I'm glad you're doing better and trying to make something of your life.
What TV show were you talking about? If you do get on, let me know! We might join you! My daughter is just getting over being a cutter too. This is something we're looking into too. I wish you the best. I hope it all works out for you. May God richly bless you, Jessica. You're already beautiful in His eyes.

[Jessica_Elizabeth]

Bumping this up