[Trigger Warning] fading self-harm scars with skin whitening products

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Now that I've made it at least six months without a single episode of self-harm, I want to try and accelerate the healing process as much as possible. I am eager to do so because, as young professional running her own creative services business, I am desperately afraid of a colleague or client ever discovering my scars. What could I even say? I wouldn't be able to blame it on childhood or adolescence given how recent some of them still look (pictures attached at the bottom).This means, unfortunately, that I am forced to wear long-sleeves each and every time I leave my apartment. During the warmer summer months, when the weather becomes unbearably hot, I tend to start isolating myself as to not have to suffer in the heat. There are only so many excuses for wearing long-sleeves or staying at home all the time.I understand that there is a general consensus that the only thing that 'works' for old scars from self-mutilation are silicone sheets and I've discovered the same thing myself. However, they are quite expensive and I can't cover my entire arms with them. Nevertheless, I will continue to use them on those scars that are most discolored and raised so at the very least, if they are discovered, they aren't quite as disturbing.As for the rest, I've recently imported a set of three different Vaseline brand skin whitening products (from Asia, of course, there is no market for them in the West): the first is a lightening body wash, the second is a lightening lotion with sunscreen for use during the day, and the third is a lightening lotion for use at night.Do you think I am wasting my time and money?I've read that more aggressive, prescription strength skin lightening products can increase risk of some forms of cancer, but I am hoping that with enough effort that some of these more gentle products will have at least some impact in the short-term.TL; DR: It's getting crazy hot outside. I am desperate to begin wearing short-sleeves and dresses again. Please help!Recent photographs of both arms, inside and out: http://imgur.com/a/dQem5
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