Dec 23, 2010: House fire survivor makes recovery after incurring burns on 75 percent of his body
Two years ago, Devin Barnhart was in a fire that resulted in burns that covered over 75 percent of his body. However, he has since recovered and spoke to The Denver Channel about his progress.
Dec 22, 2010: Firefighters host holiday party for pediatric burn victims
In recent months, a fire nearly burned down a building where many families lived. Arianna Fedroff, one of the children in the fire, has since made an excellent recovery, according to Syracuse.com.
Dec 21, 2010: Report shows increase in dog bite cases
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the number of dog bite injuries that required hospitalization grew 86 percent since 1993. The organization reports that between 1993 and 2008, dog bite cases increased from approximately 5,100 annually to 9,500.
Dec 20, 2010: Burn victims start organization to support survivors
Last year, three sisters from Texas started the Three For Hope Foundation. The Houston Chronicle reports that Trae, Jordan and Chandra Berns founded the organization in an effort to help burn victims who are in need of medical and emotional support.
Nov 22, 2010: Teenager scarred in glassing attack
An 18-year-old young man has been left scarred following a recent attack following an altercation at a local bar, according to the Echo News.
Nov 11, 2010: Burn survivor determined to pull through injuries
Ryan Simpson put his life on the line to help rescue people from a burning building, and although he is now dealing with painful burn scars, he remains positive.
Nov 10, 2010: War veteran has scar on his head from a bullet
Bert Ward was shot by a Japanese sniper during World War II and he still bears the bullet scar on his head today.
Nov 10, 2010: Glassing attacks leaving many people scarred
Glassing attacks have left one judge in Australia furious that he can't impose harsher penalties on those found guilty of a crime, especially compared to the pain they've inflicted on the victims.
Nov 08, 2010: Stabbing victim to undergo reconstructive surgery
Ilianexy Morales was living at home with her mother after leaving her abusive boyfriend when he came by her home and attacked her, slashing her with a knife.
Nov 03, 2010: Police officer shot, left scarred
Officer Robert Salerno responded to a domestic dispute this past March and was shot three time at close range. Today he is anxious to get back to work.
Nov 01, 2010: Scars are a mark of survival for one woman
Georgie Hallock has experienced several medical issues over the past year, but she hasn't let that prevent her from enjoying life.
Nov 01, 2010: New surgical technique helps minimize thyroid scar
It used to be that when one underwent surgery for their thyroid, they would be left with a long horizontal scar marking where the incision was made. However, new techniques have helped leave patients without a long-lasting mark.
Oct 27, 2010: Teenagers seeking cosmetic treatments
Although is may seem like patients who opt for cosmetic procedures are getting younger, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) says the number has remained steady over the past few years.
Oct 27, 2010: Musician attacked and left scarred
Musician Professor Green may receive comfort in knowing that the attacker who left him scarred is facing some serious jail time.
Oct 26, 2010: Increase in cosmetic surgery a good sign of the economy
Electing to undergo a cosmetic procedure is a decision that many people feel is personal and costly, but some have found ways to finance their desire for a few improvements, even in the current economic climate.
Oct 21, 2010: Police officer left scarred after shooting
Patrolman Gerald Veneziano is lucky to be alive after being shot six to nine times by a complete stranger who followed him for more than 11 miles as he was driving one even in January.
Oct 13, 2010: Woman left scarred after knife attack
A young man was recently sentenced to five years in prison after attacking his ex-girlfriend with a knife, leaving the young woman permanently scarred.
Oct 08, 2010: Woman bears scars after surviving horrific car accident
Debbie Stewart was driving to work one day when she took a sharp turn, causing her car to roll over and leaving her trapped, but what she didn't realize was the severity of the injuries she had sustained.
Oct 07, 2010: Man shows off scar in court
Eric Beckwith took the stand recently to tell jurors how Howard McBride attacked him and left him with a large scar running down the side of his face.
Oct 07, 2010: Man has glass removed from eyelids after being struck in the face
Martyn Phelps recently had pieces of glass removed from his eyes after an altercation that involved him being struck in the face, which resulted in his eyeglasses breaking.
Oct 06, 2010: Lisa Rinna goes under the knife for lip reduction
Actress Lisa Rinna is known for one thing - having very large lips. Well, now the star has decided to change her look, as she recently had her upper lip reduced in size.
Oct 05, 2010: Jason Ritter left scarred on The Event
Actor Jason Ritter stars on the new NBC show, The Event, and recently sat down with Rachel Ray to talk about how the physical demands of the series.
Oct 01, 2010: Woman gets tattoos to cover burn scars
Nicola Privett was badly scarred when she was younger after a pot of scalding water fell on her, and she spent most of her life covering her scars.
Sep 29, 2010: Jennifer Grey shows off scar on Dancing With The Stars
Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey is currently showing off her skills around the dance floor on Dancing With The Stars, but it was during a physical before the show that she received some shocking news.
Sep 29, 2010: Cancer survivor shows off scar to encourage others
Antoinette Furlonge is a breast cancer survivor who appeared on the British television show How to Look Good Naked to help regain her confidence, but to also encourage others to talk about their illness.
Sep 29, 2010: Woman scarred in acid attack
Esperanza Medina suffered full-thickness chemical burns to 25 percent on her body when she had sulfuric acid thrown on her outside of her home two years ago.
Sep 28, 2010: Child scarred in playground accident
Alexander Austin was playing in the playground of his elementary school when he went to retrieve a ball that had been kicked near a tree. As he went to get the ball, he tripped over a root and fell face first into a bolt that was sticking out of the ground.
Sep 23, 2010: Young boy receives new heart
Luke Cowdell was only one week old when he received a heart transplant because he was born with hypo-plastic left heart syndrome, The Times-Herald reports.
Sep 20, 2010: Treating your child's cuts
Every parent fears the day they'll have to take their child to the emergency room after suffering a nasty wound or cut that needs to be closed, and as Parenting.com reports, they should be aware of differences between stitches, staples and glue that may be used to treat them.
Sep 17, 2010: Woman scarred after ex-boyfriend stabbed her multiple times
Kendra Beebe was attacked by her ex-boyfriend Shelley Malil two years ago when he stabbed her more than 20 times at her home in San Marcos, California.
Sep 14, 2010: Teen testifies to being attacked by gang
James Hopkins III, 17, recently testified that he was attacked by members of the Broderick Boys street gang, and was hit in the head with a hammer, The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sep 09, 2010: Young man left with scar for life after glassing incident
Douglas Robertson was on the receiving end of a glassing attack in the lobby of an Australian hotel, and is now preparing to leave his town after the judge in charge of his case decided not to jail the assailant.
Sep 08, 2010: Young man scarred after being hit in the face with a bottle
Santhosh Manivannan was returning home after a night out with a friend when they were approached a by group of young men and things took a turn for the worse, Deadline Scotland reports.
Sep 08, 2010: Violent attack leaves girls scarred
Emma Guy was viciously attacked at a party last November, and is still recovering from the injuries she sustained at the hands of a 17-year-old minor.
Sep 03, 2010: Man left with scar after being shot in own yard
Michael Domin was in his own yard when he was struck by a bullet that he believes came from a shooting range about a mile from his home, Fox 4 reports.
Sep 02, 2010: Woman scarred after being attacked by a monkey
Parvin Hajihossini is a hairdresser from Queens, New York, who was recently attacked by a monkey that has left her permanently scarred, The New York Daily News reports.
Aug 31, 2010: Kim Kardashian blames sister for scar
Kim Kardashian, star of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, says that older sister Kourtney was mean to her when they were children, and used to pick on her, Showbiz Spy reports.
Aug 31, 2010: Mother suing McDonald's after child is burned by hot chocolate
Vicki LaRocco has filed a lawsuit against a McDonald's in Schiller Park, Illinois, claiming the restaurant served her child hot chocolate that was too hot for consumption, The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Aug 27, 2010: Young boy left scarred from henna tattoo
Joseph Backhouse was on vacation in Spain with his family when his mother, Kim, thought getting henna tattoos would a be bit of harmless fun. The 7-year-old may now be scarred for life as a result of the decorative designs, The Daily Mail reports.
Aug 25, 2010: Enrique Iglesias hides scars he got as a child
Pop star Enrique Iglesias has scars on his thighs that are the result of burns he sustained as a child. The singer was scalded by hot water, and up until recently was self-conscious about the marks, AceShowBiz.com reports.
Aug 24, 2010: Young girl with heart condition still thriving
Baylee Enrico was born with a congenital heart condition, a hole in the bottom of her heart, a missing valve and a narrowed aortic arch, but she hasn't let that stop her from living the life of a normal teenager, The Idaho Statesman reports.
Aug 24, 2010: Eyes may be the window to your age as well
They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they may also reveal your true age, or in some cases may make you look older than you actually are.
Aug 24, 2010: Athlete makes remarkable recovery after being hit by car
Alex Lee is a member of the University of Maryland's soccer team, but his participation in the upcoming season was in question after he was hit by a car last fall, The Washington Post reports.
Aug 23, 2010: New technique to help burn scar victims
Medical staff in Australia and New Zealand have been working with burn victims to help relieve the pain they experience and also to slow the progression of the skin tightening, The Herald Sun reports.
Aug 18, 2010: Frat boy jailed for scarring ex-girlfriend
The former president of Kent State University's Delta Upsilon was recently sentenced to two years in jail for attacking his then-girlfriend and biting her, leaving a permanent scar, The Record-Courier reports.
Aug 18, 2010: Softball player ready to return to the game after thyroid cancer treatment
Kelly Majam is looking forward to getting back out on the field with her fellow softball players after going through treatment for thyroid cancer, The Star Advertiser reports.
Aug 17, 2010: Eli Manning receives stitches after injury
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was injured in a game against the New York Jets Monday evening that resulted in a head laceration, ESPN reports.
Aug 16, 2010: Young woman scarred after an attack from ex-boyfriend
Andrew Barfoot has been sentenced to eight years in prison after he slashed his 17-year-old girlfriend in the face, Kent News reports.
Aug 16, 2010: Victim recalls attack that left him scarred
James de Vries was waiting to catch a train in Brisbane, Australia, when he was randomly attacked and stabbed in the abdomen, The Courier Mail reports.
Aug 13, 2010: Scarification seems to be a growing trend
Youths usually turn to tattoos and piercings to express their individuality and break free from conformity, but there is a new form of body art that has began to catch on, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Aug 12, 2010: Stabbing spree left several dead, many more with scars
A suspect in 18 stabbings was recently apprehended at an airport in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was about to board a flight to Israel, The Associated Press reports.
Aug 12, 2010: Pop singer proud to show off her scar
Pop star Anastacia, known for her hit, I'm Outta Love, used to be embarrassed by the scar she had on her abdomen, but has recently become more comfortable showing it off, according to ContactMusic.com.
Aug 09, 2010: Woman bares scars as result of flesh-eating bacteria
When Sandy Wilson gave birth to her son five years ago, she never imagined she would have to fight for her life, The Associated Press reports.
Aug 09, 2010: Male model scarred in paragliding accident
Nick Hemming was on a vacation with his girlfriend in Turkey when they decided to give paragliding a try. He now fears his modeling career may be in jeopardy as a result of a frightening accident that occurred, The Sunday Mercury reports.
Aug 05, 2010: Teen scarred in traumatic fall
Kyle Roche was out one evening in March with friends when things took a turn for the worst. The 18-year-old had fallen head-first into a tunnel from a sidewalk 15 feet above, the Thousand Oaks Acorn reports.
Aug 05, 2010: Gang attacks lead to scars, other injuries
Gang violence recently resulted in two recent attacks on youths in Camden, England, where three young men were stabbed, Ham and High Broadway reports.
Aug 05, 2010: Young girl scarred after mauling
Limara Holmes was playing on a swing set with her friend when a large dog charged at her and bit her leg three times before its owner came to restrain it, This Is Wiltshire reports.
Aug 04, 2010: Man left with scar after vicious attack
Josh Bradbury survived a horrendous attack after he told another young man to stop kicking his fence, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Aug 03, 2010: Plane crash survivor requires 100 stitches
Mike Maly Jr was one of five skydivers involved in a plane crash in western New York recently, and he was lucky enough to have survived the accident, WSYR reports.
Jul 31, 2010: Post-divorce cosmetic surgery becoming popular
Women who have been left by a husband for a younger woman are finding comfort, not in younger men, but in cosmetic surgery, Stylist.com reports.
Jul 28, 2010: Cancer survivor left with scar
John Schnorr is 25 years old and has been through quite the ordeal, but, after surviving cancer at such a young age, he has many things to look forward to, The Herald Times Reporter reports.
Jul 28, 2010: Man left with scar after knife attack
An altercation at a party resulted in someone being stabbed in the back - literally.
Jul 23, 2010: Angelina Jolie left with scar after accident in new movie
Angelina Jolie is on a press tour for her new movie, Salt, and has revealed that while performing her own stunts on the set of the film, she had a minor accident that left her with a scar, The Telegraph reports.
Jul 22, 2010: Young man scarred after gunshot wound
Michael Dudley put his life on the line for a complete stranger when he noticed a violent confrontation between a married couple outside of a pizza shop, WTVR reports.
Jul 21, 2010: Young woman scarred after attack in park
Leanne Rowlands was walking through a park with her friend when she got into a verbal argument with a nearby couple. She exchanged some words with the couple and then walked away. They returned minutes later with bleach and began to spray her, Wiral Globe reports.
Jul 15, 2010: Pancreatic cancer procedure leaves large scar
Individuals who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer encounter a daunting procedure that may leave a very noticeable scar, ABC2 reports.
Jul 09, 2010: Teen has scar after back surgery
Garrett Baffoni suffered a serious fall when snowboarding, causing him to shatter three vertebrae. However, doctors were able to perform surgery and help the teen get back on his feet, The Lodi News-Sentinel reports.
Jul 09, 2010: Robot relocates scar from necks
Surgeons are able to perform thyroid surgery without having to make an incision on the neck, thanks to a new robot they use during the procedure, CNET.com reports.
Jul 02, 2010: Teen left scarred after attack
Laura Newsham was attacked by a complete stranger wielding a glass bottle, leaving her with a scar across her right cheek, The Lancashire Evening Post reports.
Jun 24, 2010: Think about a piercing before getting it done
Piercings used to be a symbol of rebellion and counterculture, but today they can be found on nearly everyone, from toddlers to rock stars. But getting a piercing is a serious consideration and more than just 10 minutes of thought should be put into it, Helium.com reports.
Jun 24, 2010: Kellan Lutz gives his all for his craft
Actor Kellan Lutz, best known for roles in the Twilight movies and the latest version of Nightmare on Elm Street, had a minor accident on the set of his latest movie, Deathgames, reports ContactMusic.com.
Jun 23, 2010: Katy Perry gets stitches after accident
Katy Perry's recent tip to Canada for the MuchMusic Video Awards left her with quite the sourvenir in the form of 17 stitches, The Daily Mail reports.
Jun 17, 2010: Burn scars empower victim to help others
When Valerie Jackson was 22 years old and working at Krispy Kreme, she fell into 700-degree grease that left her badly burned. Today she is encouraging children who are burn victims, and others with disabilities, to love themselves and embrace their differences, WXII 12 reports.
Jun 15, 2010: Gunshot wound leaves scar and possible criminal charges
Kathy Myers had been experiencing shoulder pain for a few weeks, but was unable to receive treatment due to her lack of health insurance. She decided to take a shot at receiving treatment by putting a bullet in her shoulder, but all that left her with is a scar and possible prosecution, The New York Daily News reports.
Jun 14, 2010: Kieren Fallon's scar serves as a reminder of a serious fall
Kieren Fallon has lived his life as if it were a roller coaster at an amusement park, but the jockey is finally getting his life back on track, and he has the scars to prove it, The Mirror reports.
Jun 08, 2010: Victim left with scar - attacker sent to prison
Tina Makama was attacked by her boyfriend, Mustafa Farooque, and the incident left her with a visible scar on her face. Farooque was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, and Makama is trying to move forward in her life, Telegraph & Argus reports.
Jun 01, 2010: Think twice about getting a tattoo
Tattoos can be an expression of many things ranging from love to adoration, but what happens when the love has run out? Getting a tattoo removed can be a painful and even costly procedure.
May 17, 2010: Member of Parliament left with scar after surprise stabbing attack
Stephen Timms, a member of the British Parliament, was recently stabbed twice by a woman he was meeting with in East London. After emergency surgery, he is recovering in a London hospital. The surgery will most likely leave a scar which can be reduced through the use of silicone gel sheeting.
May 14, 2010: Stab victim needed scar treatment after attack
Christina Oliveira was asleep, cradling her newborn infant, when her ex-husband snuck into her room and stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife. When their twelve-year-old boy entered the room, he dropped the knife and ran.
May 10, 2010: Scar treatment necessary after dealing with inexperienced surgeons
The number of inexperienced plastic surgeons performing complicated procedures is on the rise and needs to be quelled, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Young and inexperienced plastic surgeons can leave disfigurements or scars on their patients, who must then turn to options such as silicone gel sheeting to achieve the look they desire.
Apr 30, 2010: Brazilian government declares plastic surgery tax-deductible
Brazil, a country where plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, has recently ruled that plastic surgery is tax-deductible.
Apr 02, 2010: Scar treatment can be a staged process
For many parents, a child's injury can be a terrifying experience.
Mar 29, 2010: Higher self esteem and scars remain after breast reduction surgery
With a culture considerably obsessed with image, millions of women have decided to undergo breast augmentation surgery in an effort to improve their physical appearance and self esteem.
Mar 23, 2010: Basketball star Aubrey Coleman turns heads with skills on the court and scar on his neck
Every year, millions of people use scar treatments like silicone gel sheeting to reduce the appearance of scars and slow the development of keloids.
Mar 19, 2010: Novel surgery removes teen's bald spot, but leaves scar
After treatment to remove melanoma skin cancer left a 17-year-old with a large bald spot, doctors used a novel reconstructive surgery technique to ensure that the young lady never has a bad hair day.
Mar 09, 2010: Texas massage centers helps soldiers overcome burn scars
A massage therapy center in San Antonio, Texas, has begun offering a unique soft tissue massage to help heal American soldiers who have been badly burned during combat.
Mar 05, 2010: Podiatrist warns against overzealous scar treatment
Scars can appear on just about any body part, and with the importance placed on physical beauty in today's society, it's of little wonder why many people turn to the scar treatment injury to repair or minimize the appearance of their blemishes.
Feb 22, 2010: Mothers look to pole dancing, plastic surgery to feel sexy
It seems that through an increase in plastic surgery procedures among older women and new pole dancing courses designed specifically for mothers, American culture is adapting to new attitudes on aging and sexuality.
Feb 10, 2010: Silicone gel may be good alternative to some skin creams for scar treatment
Dermatologists nationwide have been reporting increasingly more cases of women who experience side effects from their use of skin-lightening creams, which purport to aid in scar healing.
Feb 09, 2010: U.S. Olympic speed skater unconcerned with scar healing
With the Winter Olympics set to kick off this weekend, U.S. speed skater J.R. Celski is looking to completely recover from a September crash during the Olympic Trials, during which a skate blade slashed his thigh, leaving him with a grimace of a scar down his left leg.
Feb 09, 2010: Doctors focus on reducing surgical scars
Doctors have reported success in a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to counteract craniosynostosis, a condition that occurs in about one out of every 2,000 infants, while minimizing the appearance of facial scaring.
Feb 08, 2010: Robotic surgery used to enhance scar treatment
A medical care facility in Hong Kong is introducing a new method of surgery that dramatically reduces the appearance of scars, after South Korean doctors reported performing several successful procedures.
Feb 02, 2010: Scar healing the number one cosmetic concern in Washington, DC
New Englanders are known for their charming colloquialisms, affinity for clam chowder and ability to hibernate throughout the long winter. But does the Northeast have anything to do with nose jobs?
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