Surgical Scarring Anxiety

Learn how to prepare for surgery and enhance your recovery to reduce anxiety around the changes to your body after surgical scarring.

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Izzy’s Journey: Embracing Her Scars and Overcoming Trauma

This week in our hero blog series, we’re covering the story of a close friend of the Scarred and Fabulous community, Izzy, and her journey of embracing scars. Izzy went through a hellish year, experiencing one accident after another, resulting in mental trauma residing much longer than the injuries. It was only after the fourth […]

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Scar to Strength: Padma Lakshmi’s Journey to Self-Acceptance

Padma Lakshmi, the Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef, is a beacon of self-acceptance. At 14, she survived a severe car accident that shattered her right arm and hip, leaving a prominent seven-inch scar on her arm. While she physically healed, the emotional impact of the scar lingered, challenging her confidence – especially in an industry

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Surgical Scars: Your Questions Answered

Scars are more than just physical marks – they represent a journey of healing, resilience, and transformation. Whatever the medical procedure, these scars can carry deep emotional significance. While they are a natural part of the body’s recovery process, many women have concerns about how their scars will heal, how to care for them, and

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How to Reduce Anxiety Before Surgery: A Women’s Guide

Having anxiety before surgery is completely natural—after all, it’s not something anyone looks forward to! Regardless of how many times you’ve experienced it, it rarely becomes any easier.   As a child, my parents would avoid telling me about an upcoming surgery until the night before. Even though this was the last possible moment, it

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Faith’s Story: How I Overcame Surgical Trauma & Found Self-Love

At Scarred & Fabulous, I celebrate the resilience of incredible women who transform surgical trauma into self-love and strength. Faith’s journey is a shining example of this transformation, and I’m so proud of the progress she has made. At 22, Faith faced a life-threatening medical emergency that left her navigating both physical and emotional scars.

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