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FlyersFan68

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Scar Camouflage Procedure
« on: October 21, 2009, 11:59:32 am »
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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 11:59:57 am »
Oh Yea.....GO PHILLIES!!!!!!
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lawmama

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 05:03:51 pm »
Wow! I can't believe how good the results were.  I think you got your money/time's worth!  Looks fantastic.   ;D
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leapyrtwins

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 06:16:02 pm »
I echo that sentiment!  WOW!

Well worth the money and I'm totally impressed with how good the results are.

Thanks for sharing this.

Jan
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2009, 09:44:41 am »
Wow! That's actually amazing... did it hurt?!
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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2009, 10:32:58 am »
It did hurt quite a bit at times as I found myself pulling away throughout..
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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2009, 10:40:52 am »
I'll bet... I haven't even been able to sleep on my scar side since the surgery 8 months ago. I have tattoos and I can't imagine what it must've felt like; I don't even like when my hairdresser touches the area when she's washing my hair!
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26 yrs old.
Diagnosed Oct. 2008 with 2cm right-sided AN
Translab surgery Feb. 9/09 at Sunnybrook in Toronto
SSD & right-sided facial paralysis, nerve still intact and fingers crossed :D

wendysig

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2009, 11:24:42 pm »
Wow -- what an amazing difference.  I'd say you got your money's worth even it did hurt for a while, it will look better forever.

Congratulations,
Wendy
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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2009, 11:03:51 am »
 I too shave my head and will be getting myself a big fat scar like that. What's the process?
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lori67

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2009, 11:32:33 am »
Wow!  Amazing what they can do!  It looks great.

Lori

PS  - GO YANKEES!   ;D
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FlyersFan68

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2009, 12:11:58 pm »
Thanks Guys-
I had my surgery in 2004 when I was 35. I only started to shave my head for about two years now. When I was able to wear my hear longer 5 years ago the scar wasn't even an issue since my hair easily covered. When I was no longer to wear my hair that way the scar became much more visible the shorter I shaved my hair. The scar really bothered me so my wife and I agreed to pursue some sort of transplantation or something. My first instinct was to try a tattoo parlor. When I was telling the receptionist my cover up intentions she totally misunderstood me and told the artist in the back I wanted a tattoo on my head. The artist said they can tattoo a nice eagle on my head so i was like whoaaaa wait a minute let me explain. I love the Eagles but not that much!  ;) Once they understood my needs they suggested a permanent make-up institute that also performed scar camouflage. One phone call, one hour of my time, a little more pain in my life and $250.00 later I never have to worry about that "bright" white scar anymore. They match up your hair color perfectly. They use some sort of a state of the art machine and apply the color with something simular to a pen. It's permanent! I understand these institutes are throughout the states but they mostly specialize in permanent make-up. Make sure they are certified! I even checked with my surgeon. The one I attended was the Beau Institute in Cherry Hill N.J. It was well worth the pain. 
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leapyrtwins

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2009, 07:54:23 pm »
Have to say I'm relieved you decided against the Eagle.

Bet your wife is too!  :D

Jan
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2009, 02:54:30 am »
I have seen many, many permanent makeup attempts.  Yours is the best I have ever seen.  Whoever worked on you was indeed a true artist.  If I ever shave my head I am heading to Cherry Hill, NJ!  Great pictures.  I hope they have yours posted in their success stories.
Awesome!

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FlyersFan68

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2009, 07:47:19 am »
I was lucky because the owner perfomed mine. The longest part was matching the color. I might get one more treatment to establish a new hair line behind the ear.
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leapyrtwins

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Re: Scar Camouflage Procedure
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2009, 07:59:20 am »
Cool.  Keep us posted, please.

This will be very helpful information for others.

Jan
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Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways
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