I (22f) was wondering if anyone in the group has had a tattoo done over a burn site that you have grafted? How did it feel during it and how did it turn out? I’m looking to get one this weekend over my 3 year old leg graft that has some nerve pain- I’d love to hear your experiences and see your tattoos!
16 years ago burns, just one side of my face like cheeks, chin and under my lip. How much should I expect to pay for each session? Is it safe to go to aesthetic clinics if they say they are used to treat burns? I don’t know if I can afford burn specialists rn. I’m in the US.
6 days ago, i accidentally spilled boiled water on myself. almost all of it got to my right thigh and a bit on my left thigh and on my right hand.
the burn is on a large area on my right thigh. on the first day, they had put bandages on the wound.
after 2 days they changed the dressing- they removed the dead skin on my right thigh which was so so so painful. i was crying and screaming. the worst part is that a relative of mine was in the same room and he said "how will you become a doctor like this?" (i want to become a doctor) and a few more taunts.
then i was discharged from the hospital. the first 2 days at home went a bit harsh. i couldnt walk properly, my mom had to take me to the washroom. when i used to remove my shorts it was very painful. i used to cry all day.
then after 2 days i went for dressing change and it was sooo painful when they cleaned the wound 😭😭.
(the burns on my left thigh and right hand have almost healed)
its been two days since then and i have to go to the doctor again tomorrow. i am terrified of the pain that comes with dressing change and cleaning. any advice on that?
also, i was able to walk more easily today and had less pain compared to the past days.
anddd, what will my healing journey look like?
Just got the photo, can’t edit photos on the other one so here’s the very first photo
Edit: the original post ig
tw: hospital background I was practicing a magic trick in my room, I’ve survived stuff usually unscathed before, so I wasn’t afraid to be risky, and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol ended up exploding in my face, resulting in me being caught on fire for only 15 seconds before my dad put me out with his own body, and then the room with a fire extinguisher. I was shell shocked for a bit, and my hearing’s still not right, but nobody else got hurt thankfully. You can see that I was pretty depressed in the first few photos, but my mental state got better throughout. Keep fighting, folks.
I am transfem and also a burn survivor I have burn scars in my face (and body but thats not as much important) which came from an accident when I was burned by an bbq explosion when I was 10.
And I want to get rid of them since I realised I was trans I finally came out the mindset I have to live them and that its just my burden I have to carry.
Is it possible to reduce the facial scars so much that they are not visible anymore like that my face just looks "normal" ?
Sorry if this is a frequent question, but this weekend is my 1 year “burniversary” and I’m curious how other people have celebrated, if at all. Do you celebrate with family and friends, or do you like to be alone, more low key or do you enjoy throwing a party etc to celebrate your survival and life?
Id love to do something fun, creative and whimsical to celebrate. Maybe go to dinner, even celebrate with a cake or something. Just curious how others experience this time.
I was burned from someone putting gas on the fire and it blew up in my face. It’s been a very difficult journey. My friend I was with left me outside while everyone else ran in. Very traumatic. I’m 29. Although i go out into public, ive isolated myself from social media, and avoid people i went to school with. I’d love to put myself out there again, but looking for encouragement and other people who have experienced the same. It’s sad to see most people do not have compassion or empathy for others. My dating life is non existent and I haven’t thought to ask others on here what their thoughts and experiences are.
Thanks!
Happened nearly 7 months ago left with hyperpigmentation
Hi, this is my first post ever on Reddit, I’m just feeling very alone in this and found this community which has great information. I burnt myself 3 days ago with boiling water - I spilled a bowl I had over the counter as I was letting it cool down before doing some steaming (for my vocal chords).
It was the most painful thing I have ever experienced, burnt my pubis and thighs. Spent 30 minutes under the shower with cold water and then went to the ER. Got diagnosed with 1st and 2nd degree burns, and had a very small area where my skin was lifted on my inner thighs.
I’ve never burnt myself, and at the ER they just treated me and sent me home, not much information was given. Went somewhere else two days after to get dressing changed and they gave me instructions to take care at home. Have no idea how these kind of burns heal, I’m just really scared. I did my dressing changed today and it was so painful… I can barely walk right now due the whole area being in pain.
Is healing and recovery worse before it gets better? Just feeling very down about this whole thing. I just came out of a month of recovery from a surgery and now this… i just don’t know what to expect and feel like I was left to my own devices?
I just wanted to share that my gloves finally came in this past Friday. They want me to wear them 23 hours per day, but even the amount I've been wearing them has made a difference already. I can feel the difference in my forearm skin graft (it's starting to feel like skin!!), & the nerve pain in my palms has decreased.
Just wanted to share a small win for me🙂 I'm smiling a bit more these days, & for that I'm grateful because there were months where I couldn't fathom enjoying life at all again. I even got my nails done☺️ I'm wishing everyone is having a great day today & a reason to smile😄
Boiling water burn that happened 6 months and 13 days ago . Last photo is from today . Wondering if I will need laser for brown to go away
Hello all, a week ago I was doing something stupid while cooking and splashed exceptionally hot oil on my arm. I felt very little pain and the burned skin looked like my skin color so I thought it wasn’t too bad. Then my skin started to peel of so I went to the ER. They almost immediately admitted me to the burn unit where I had to scrub the skin off my burn in the shower, still very little pain. The next day they bandaged my arm and sent me home with an appointment for 2 days later.
Those 2 days of waiting weren’t too bad as far as discomfort. I got lucky in that the oil did not hit my hand or elbow. At the appointment they checked out the burn sight and said it was a mixed thickness burn with 2/3 of it being deep second degree and 1/3 being third degree. The PA decided to not go the surgical route. Instead the treatment plan is Santyl, a debriding ointment, scrubbing in the shower, and daily dressing changes.
This has been very painful. I think the debriding agent plus the scrubbing has exposed tissue that can feel pain now. As the days have gone on the pain and bleeding has gotten much worse, which is bittersweet because I guess it means that the treatment is working but it also fucking hurts.
I know my situation is pretty good, but I just feel so disheartened about the whole thing. From what I’ve read the grafting would have lead to faster healing and better long term outcomes. I wanted to see if anyone else’s doctors decided to avoid grafting for mixed thickness burns. What was your healing process like?
First picture is before they had me scrub it, second picture is from the appointment, third is after 3 days of at home debriding, fourth is from today.
Hi all,
I’ve been using isotoners for the last 6 months or so but they always fall apart.
Have any of you used Jobst Bella Strong 20-mmHg compression glows or Juzo Expert Gloves 30-40 mmHg compression gloves (or any other brands)?
I’m waiting to hear back from my OT’s thoughts too.
Thanks!