Ugly chemotherapy scars ;(

I'm sorry to hear you had to endure Chemo but happy you apparently are OK now! My mom had breast cancer and has scars as well...totally understand that. Not sure exactly where yours are located, moms are on the side) but is there anyway you could do a one shoulder strap? As far as cover up your best bet honestly would be looking into some stage makeup. They make some putty and things that can cover up just about anything without making it look crazy. If you dont want a full strap another alternative could be a flower,bow,lace,broach, etc. tied in just the right spot. They do make a flesh color knit (kinda like tights) that you could wear but have no idea how that would look with a wedding dress. Figure skaters and dancers wear them a lot.

Is it possible you can have a makeup artist cover them up with concealer?

I'm sorry you had to endure chemo but glad you are done with treatments and okay now. I don't have personal experience covering scars but I've heard airbrush makeup if done right can cover very well. Maybe look into that?

I found this: http://www.airbrushmakeup.com/paramedical/scars/

Trust me, no one will notice them because they'll be looking at your glowing face. And if you have a fantastic photographer, they should be able to photoshop them out of your key photos, if you so choose.

Thanks girls, maybe I should just go for it and get the strapless .......

It won't be easy, I don't wear anything that shows my scars now because I hate explaining what happened.

The people attending your wedding will be people that know and love you...no explanation will be needed. A great MUA can help you with masking your scars...she may not be able to totally make them disappear depending on the severity, but she can help. Truly, you will be so pretty, no one will notice....not even you.

I say just go for it. My late baby girl had ports put in for the purpose of transfusions (long story) but she had scars on both sides. She never hid them. They were battle scars of what she survived and I never thought they were disfiguring or ugly but just the opposite. They were signs of her fight and her survival. Don't hide them. They are a testament to y our strength and the battle you've conquered. Those who love you will see them as such. You are a survivor!

I'm with Rowena!! Those are scars to be proud of and shouldn't let you alter your desire for a strapless gown. If you are uncomfortable with them I think a good MUA could cover them and the photog can photoshop them out if you really feel the need, but again those are scars to be proud of and a true test of your strength like Rowena said!!! Happy hunting

Thank you all for your kind words....its given me the strength to go for it!!! =)

I'm with Ro too! I have some surgery scars that I have been working on with Bio Oil. They are so visual when I have clothes on but if I want to wear a swimsuit, I'm a little self conscious.

So, I understand. Try the Bio-Oil if you want. They said it takes at least 3 months to see a difference.

Rowena and Mrs. B said it well. You don't need to hide them but if it make you feel better a make-up artist should be able to help. I'm sure you will look beautiful in a strapless dress.

I am sorry to hear what you endured and hope you are doing much better now! This is a concern with many women, Mothers, even Brides in their 30's having gone thru this ordeal. Try this....consult with a good makeup artist..maybe they have a concealable makeup that doesn't come off...they all tend to rub off later. You may want to do a trial of this with a strapless dress you have already for several hours wearing a bolero or a lightweight jacket. It is not uncommon for women to be self-concious of these scars.. If this does not work...look for a dress with higher strapless..the "crum-catcher type...with wide straps and a shawl which can be tied into a bolero. Another option is a strapless with "illusion" sleeves..this may have to be special ordered or custom designed. Try these options, allow yourself plenty of time just in case you do have to place an order..it can take 3 months for a dress to arrive for you. Wishing you the best!

Get the strapless dress that you want. People love you for you. Your scars are apart you.

I agree with everyone else!!!! Those scars are a badge of honor and proof of how strong and amazing you are!

Those scars are a badge of honor like said above... no one will think you are ugly if you have to show them because they aren't ugly they are beautiful. People will just remember how courageous and strong you are!

But if you really don't feel comfortable with it there are a lot of options.

A. Airbrush

B. Bulky Jewelry

C. There is some specialty makeup called MicroSkin

My mother used to say "Scars are like tattoos, but with better stories"

wear them proudly, you survived.

It's totally a personal decision, but I'm in agreement with the other ladies and I think you should rock those scars! You are a survivor and those are your battle scars. But if they make you super self-conscious, that's understandable and a good make up artist plus retouching by your photographer should help.

I'm very taken back by all the coments. Thank you...its funny how yesterday after trying the strapless dress i felt so uncomfortable and sad but now i feel that i can wear the dress of my dreams and not feel ugly. Thanks again for all your words of encouragement. =)

No matter what, your a beautiful person, scars or no scars. I got into a car accident when I was in high school, my upper lip ended up being split in half. The rip when all the way through to where you could see my gums and it went all the up to my nose. Most of it has faded but my lip and a little above it is still scared. It is very noticable. I learned that the scars don't make you who you are. My mother also told me that scars add character.

I completely understand how you feel. I was treated for melanoma a few years ago and my largest scar is 5 inches on my upper arm and it never filled completely in after they took everything down to the muscle. FH and I have discussed that we will not have our pictures touched up nor will I cover the scar. Most days I feel ok about it but while planning the wedding and trying my dress and HM clothes on I sometimes get upset that its there. I just try to remember that I survived and I am hear because of the treatment.

Be strong but know that its ok to still have those feelings of lack of confidence. We all do.