Scars? To hide or not to hide?

I would go and see if you can have them removed. But if you will feel comfortable wearing a dress that shows them then go and do it!!

I suppose it depends on how sensitive you feel about answering all those questions. If you don't mind it, then bother it and wear whatever dress you want! If being interrogated over them is going to spoil your day, then it's worth seeing what can be done to reduce them or maybe finding a dress that you can combine with a bolero during the day until your confidence builds up enough for you to ditch it and ignore anybody's daft remarks.

I've got a scar on my collarbone which I hate, but I don't care for my wedding day. Most people coming to the wedding know why I have it and for those that don't, well I cant imagine that they will ask.

I'm also wearing a necklace that I hope will hide some of it, but if not, I'm not that bothered.

I think you should do whatever you are comfortable with. If you really want a strapless dress, then wear one with pride! Could you perhaps wear a bolero over the top if you are worried about photos?

I have a fair few old scars on both of my arms from my past which could only be covered with a full sleeve dress. I didn't want one of these, most of my family know about my scars anyway, I was worried about OHs family seeing them and questioning me. I don't know the nature of your scars, I try to look upon mine with pride knowing I got myself out of a terrible place, even though it's hard to do. If anyone asks me, which I highly doubt they will, I'm just not going to comment on it. I would never dream of asking how someone got scars, it seems completely rude to me.

Oh mini, that is absolutely repulsive behaviour! I swear to god people know exactly what they are doing when they ask, it's like they want to make people feel uncomfortable and awkward. As I said, I am not covering mine because it's common knowledge in my family that they exist and I'm going to take the risk of having someone from OHs family say something because I don't want to wear a dress I don't like just because people don't have manners. If anyone says something I'm going to pointedly say that it's none of their business. You should do what you feel is right, deep down you will know.

Well if you do go ahead and get them removed I would really like to have a look, to see how well it works!

I know exactly how u feel. I had a raised scar on my right arm,(about an inch wide) caused by having a mole removed twice. I saw a dermatologist and had steroid injections which have dramtically reduced it, plus use cica gel patches to (on prescription) Mine is still going to be visibel on the day, although i feel so much more confident as it looks so much better now, so my advice would be to see the dermatologist, and see if you can get these cica gel patches on prescription, as they are for new and old scars to reduce redness and lower them. A

If they are kiloid scars though, i wouldnt advise getting them removed, as they will come back worse (it happened to me).

hope this helps

Thank you so much for starting this thread - I'm the same as Bobbins. I have a very large and visible scar on my collarbone which I usually keep covered. I had initially thought about choosing a dress or wearing something to cover it, but after speaking to my OH he was quite upset about this. I have always wanted a strapless wedding dress and my options would have been limited otherwise. OH says he loves me scars and all, so I'm going with my dream dress. x ?

Hi

I have a kind of large scar, down the middle of my back, where i have had 2 cysts removed, dont think it will go down anymore, and when its warm it really stands out, i have been looking at dresses that may cover it, but dont think it will get covered as its at the top, inbetween the shoulders, so i will have to just have it on show, hopefully people wont notice it and will be to busy enjoying themselves.

Hope this helps, i know it makes u feel like everyone will be looking and commenting, but they wont be

sarah

Hi,

I've got awful acne scars all over my back and my shoulders and three really big chicken pox scars too which are all visible with my dress. I've decided to just get on with it and hopefully no one will say anything.

Could you get delicate lace straps put on that are wider over the shoulders and then taper off towards the dress so it still feels strapless but maybe hides the scars a little?

Oh and I hate consultants at the hospital. They clearly had a very busy clinic and rushed you which is no excuse. Could you go privately?

Iv just posted a pic above of me on m,y wedding day. i like you have scars all over my back from acne and thought id have to have a bolero, but there are beautifull dresses out there that cover your back shoulders, as you can see above, you just have to search for them xx