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I was wondering about that and body lift scarring also, I was looking at plastic surgery sites and everyone had scars. I'm too old to think about a tattoo to cover the scars. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

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If I lose enough weight that I need a TT or any kind of nip or tuck, I'm going to be $%^&*#@ happy! LOL

I have seen YouTube videos where people have the TT scars below the bikini line (women) and they don't look too bad. Also, the arm lifts can be done so you can't see the scar unless you're sort of under the person's arm (and in that case you probably know him or her pretty well already).

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I'm more concerned about being naked with my husband. He likes me now. If I lose weight and gain an ugly scar, I don't think he will be happy.

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On you tube I've seen women using a cream of some sort to help w scarring and it appears to work I don't remember what it's called but it was expensive

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I'm concerned about the scars too, but at the same time, I would rather have a scar than all the loose skin I'm assuming i will have. =)

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Well, I have had 3 plastics consults. The scars fade alot after 1-2 years. Yes, they are still scars but they look alot better then the extra skin, in my opinion. And the excess skin looks a heck of a lot better then the fat....

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Do they EVER go away? All the pics I've seen look really bad. I'm just asking.

you appear to be African American, so I will say this... we tend to scar & keloid more than other nationalities.... so I brought this up with my dermatologist... SHe specializes in this area.... while I have never had a keloid, I have had bad scarring from a simple paper cut... She says she can do microdermabrasion and/or chemical peels to the area to lighten the scarring and maybe even make it appear 100% gone...however NOTHING is guaranteed ( and it is expensive) ...

At this point in life, no one is looking at below my bikini line except my husband and my GYN and if they can handle seeing me naked at nearly 300 pounds, they can surely seal with me being UNDER 150 lbs ( where I plan to be when I get a TT) with a lil scarring....

I simply want to be able to wear a dress without 3 pairs of Spanx

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Im with you on that.. I have no prob with a scar nor does my hubby.. but if that will get me into a one piece suit that looks great.. who cares.. I will be happy to weigh 150lbs.. not a problem and with all the extra skin and fat gone.. a small price to pay..and a reminder to not let that happen again.. skinny forever.

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