Posts Tagged ‘scarring’
The pros and cons of cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is broadly viewed through two different lenses. There are those who believe in it, love it, and embrace it. There are those who believe in staying natural and that having/needing cosmetic surgery implies a damaged sense of oneself. Why do people have cosmetic surgery? If someone has a feature of their body (ears…
Read MoreWorking with scarred children: a case study
Meet ‘Tina’, a toddler I worked with throughout 2024. I have permission from her parents to tell you about her, with a changed name. Here is her story…… Tina was born with oesophageal atresia, a rare birth defect where the upper and lower oesophagus are not connected. Surgery left her with a scar that is…
Read MoreChildren with scarring
How does scarring affect children, part 1 This month and in January 2025 I’m addressing the critical topic of children and how they are affected by scarring. The scars may be from congenital issues that require immediate surgery after birth. They may be from surgery in their early years. Some, like burns, may happen in…
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