I had a lazer treatment done on a Birthmark just below my bottom, which should not have bothered me at all, it wasn’t that big or offensive but for as long as I can remember I have tried to hide it, I remember even at the age of 5 being embarrassed by it.
I am 43 now and after years of it being an issue on beach days, Spa days or any event which meant it might be seen. I have become a master at walking to the sea when no one was looking, I even hide it from my partner which is ridiculous!
I decided to try and do something about it. I emailed the skin clinic about 3 years ago but got scared at the thought of having to show it to someone, to even say the word Birthmark was an issue so I left it. Then this year I decided to bite the bullet, get over it and arranged an appointment. It was so easy to do, the receptionist was easy to talk to and answered my silly questions and the treatment was quick, relatively painless and everything was explained! I felt comfortable although slightly silly as I know it was a stupid thing to be worried about but they made me feel at ease and reassured me that it upset me so why not try to do something about it!
I can’t believe the result, I have been so lucky with the treatment you can hardly see it now. I went to the pool the other day and I usually wear shorts and I bravely went just in Bikini! I still find myself hiding it and have to remind myself to not do it anymore. It has given me such a boost in confidence and feel so happy to be able to walk freely around my own house in my Birthday suit! My work means I go to lots of beautiful locations and Bikini wearing is a must and now it’s something I can cross of my list of worries…and can concentrate on enjoying my work and my time free without the stupid thoughts in my head and mapping our best places to put myself so no one can see it! So thank you to everyone at the Skin Clinic..I obviously wish I had done it ages ago, it might well come back at some point but that’s okay as I know I can come back and do it again! Much love and good wishes to you all. (*Results may vary between individuals)