Hi everyone. How do you view scars? A few of you have asked me how do I deal with my tkr scar? The scar left behind is quite large and very noticeable. Well, your viewpoint determines whether scars are a badge of honor or an embarrassment. I say you need to be proud of your scars. Here’s more…

Obviously, Scars can be the result of quite a few things. This article talks about the physical appearance of scars upon one’s body. These may have occurred due to surgeries, medical procedures, life’s experiences, or other such occurrences.

According to the cosmetic industry, scars are considered yet another area of imperfection. This industry is attempting to lead us to believe that scars are something to be ashamed of. Scars are being promoted as taking away from our natural beauty, according to this powerful, multi-billion dollar industry.

Turn on the television, visit social media sites, or pick up a magazine and you will find ads about scar-eliminating products. The ad will likely show a person explaining the dramatic/negative effects a 1/4-1/2″ scar has upon them. The totally debilitating scar is the main concern of one’s existence, according to this ad. The ads can be very convincing. I say “spare me”.

Or, go to the store and peruse the shelves filled with products claiming cosmetic improvements to one’s appearance. It’s mind-boggling. It’s bad enough that the cosmetic field has us convinced that our natural state is improper, but to try to convince us that scars are a sign of deficiency? Come on.

My viewpoint? Scars are a sign that one has encountered a battle and lived to talk about it. My total knee replacement scar is about 10″ long. Yours is probably about the same.

My philosophy? Add it to the collection. The outside of my thigh has another 10″ scar that is 40 years old. And, there are others. They all have a story behind them.

Scars are not something to be ashamed of, or hidden from view. Weather permitting, I wear shorts and my scars show. If someone doesn’t like seeing them, they don’t have to look.

Moral of story: Be proud of your scars and treat them like a trophy. Show them off when you can. Talk about them in a comfortable manner with others. Share the experience behind them. Not everyone can regale your tales like you can.

When you notice someone staring at your scar (and it will happen), wait for them to say something. Over the years, my experience shows most will not. Those who do, do so out of true concern. Just answer questions honestly. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.

Be free to say to whoever will listen… “Want to see my scar?” Do it with enthusiasm and proudness. Then, show it off while gazing fondly at it. (You may get some strange looks when you do this, though. )

Some scars are the result of carelessness or errors on one’s part. An example of this is using power tools incorrectly, or improper use of fireworks. Now, I would think those scars would need a little more story embellishment.

Scars are a sign of survival. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The only alternative to survival is death. You choose.

End of my “soap opera speech” for the day. Hope this helps others going through the same thing.

Find interesting? Kindly share…Thanks!

AUTHOR NOTE: Booktoots’ Healing helps total knee replacement patients find support throughout recuperation and beyond. Its mission is for patients to understand they are not alone in their ordeal with either a tkr or other physicality concerns.

This site is owned and operated by Marie Buckner, a published author and tkr patient who has been living with various physicalities for over 40+ years. She enjoys sharing her experiences to help others going through the same thing.

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