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clint902:
I don't understand what you're going through but here in RI I see shaven guys all the time and even though the scar you speak of probably wouldn't be very noticeable(we're our own worse critics!). Honestly speaking, I've never noticed a scar on anyone but then again, I never snuck up on anyone while wearing my magnifying glasses. A scar is just a scar which women seem to find sexy(not too sure if all women feel that way).
yankees12345:
Just want to say thanks to each one of you who responded to my post. Really means a lot to me.
Think what I’m going to do first is consult a dermatologist about improving the appearance of the scar. Already have a consult set up for Monday. I’m thinking something called a vbeam laser to take out the redness, then maybe fraxel laser to smooth it out and potentially shrink it. Then SMP to help it blend with a one or zero guard buzz. Target to shave everything by mid to late the summer, and I’m gonna start buzzing lower and lower now to make it less dramatic of a shift.
I already feel a lot better about the situation. Having a plan helps. And having a bit of a community to hear me out and offer some insight really helps. Thanks again y’all. I’ll plan on updating with progress here, may even upload some pics at some point, and coming back with questions.
Feel free to offer any unsolicited advice, too, I’m all ears!
slybeard:
I suggest you try razor smooth without SMP first after the scar treatments. You may discover you do not need SMP. Most guys do prefer razor smooth over a zero guard.
Semi-Sly:
Scar reductions basically surgery to Cut out the existing discard and make a new scar that is hopefully more narrow.
I have had a SMP To even out the feeling on my head and it makes me look even better when I shave after my SMP I had an accident which put a dragon 7 inch scar all across the top of my scalp and my SMP artist was able to hide it so well that even my barber couldn’t see it!
Find an SMP studio that specializes in scar camouflage. They may recommend doing your entire scalp to make it all blend but if they do make sure you go to a place that doesn’t do hard Carolines go to someplace that knows how to do a dusty hairline!
I swear by the guy who did mine and who taught me how to be an SMP artist myself. Seif Sidky, International Hair Lines Of Boca Raton Florida
yankees12345:
--- Quote from: slybeard on April 30, 2023, 06:26:59 AM ---I suggest you try razor smooth without SMP first after the scar treatments. You may discover you do not need SMP. Most guys do prefer razor smooth over a zero guard.
--- End quote ---
That’s a good call, SlyBeard. Process-wise, I think this makes sense. I suppose SMP to camouflage the scar might not look good with a smooth razor, because with a smooth razor the shave is close enough that there’s no stubble. Is that basically the concern?
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