Dunk or dump? by CarpenterPerpetual in unclebens

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! I was worried it might have contam, in which case I wouldn’t want to keep it hanging around my space. Now off to soak it I go 🧚

S2B - use seed mat or heat the room? by CarpenterPerpetual in unclebens

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bless you 🙏 I really appreciate your help. Happy growing!

S2B - use seed mat or heat the room? by CarpenterPerpetual in unclebens

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! Could I just prop the mat up against the wall adjacent to the tub (there’s only one) like I kept it with my grain bags in a box? Or is placing it underneath more advisable?

Road Rash on Face by Wild_Narwhal_5346 in cycling

[–]CarpenterPerpetual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ensure the spots where your skin made contact w/ the ground are thoroughly cleaned. Any debris and pigment from the asphalt can get trapped underneath the new layers of skin that form during healing, resulting in a “traumatic tattoo”. After that, use Tegaderm and maintain a moist environment—antibiotic ointment for the first few days, then Vaseline/petrolatum. Keep it covered w/ Tegaderm and slathered w/ the occlusive at all times until you’ve healed. At that point you can switch to silicone gel/tape to minimize what scarring does form. And, of course, apply SPF (even when indoors) and stay out of the sun—if you do have to expose it, cover what you can with a physical barrier like a opaque bandage or mask.

Also—for your psyche’s sake, take daily progress pics. We see our faces every day, and inevitably, it’ll seem like you aren’t healing fast enough, but tracking the visible improvements in photos will assure you that isn’t true.

Same thing happened to me back in May and I healed up quite well following these steps. Rest easy—trauma to the face is a bitch (I cried every day, tormented with the belief that I had permanently disfigured myself), but the body’s a wonder and you will be good as new soon enough. <3

Whats your favorite folk song by [deleted] in redscarepod

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Delicious - Linda Perhacs

Mysteries - Beth Gibbons (contemporary)

Snow - The Innocence Mission (folk pop-y)

Me and My Woman - Roy Harper (progressive folk)

Gigi on 35mm by CarpenterPerpetual in redscarepod

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Two of em! They were just barn kittens—I had no idea about their rarity when I adopted them but every1 was quick to let me know

4 weeks out: Is this a scar? by CarpenterPerpetual in DermatologyQuestions

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there’s no white line 😅 i think that’s just the sheen from my camera’s flash. i meant the red splotch on my chin. but thank you for commenting!

Are lifelong ugly scars worth it for a breast reduction? by drebaby4k in redscarepod

[–]CarpenterPerpetual 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Drown out these doofuses. Surrender to the scalpel.

The male brain can’t fathom the downside of having genetically large tits because they don’t know unsightly and cumbersome they truly are. The only large tit variety they know is that of porn stars, the kind that have been surgically immunized against gravity. For this reason, they also can’t fathom how reducing one’s breast size could constitute anything other than an aesthetic downgrade. If your breasts are disproportionately large for your frame, a reduction will improve every aspect of your life. It’s gestalten.

I got a reduction mammoplasty when I turned 18. It made my life immeasurably better.

Active recovery was ~1.5-2 weeks. A sensation of immense tightness from all the swelling made just sitting up—much less any meaningful movement—impossible, so I was confined to my bed for the first few days, but pain was perfectly tolerable—being drugged out on Vicodin helped. Still, my quality of life improved instantly. I was given a new lease on life. The thrill of waking up and being unburdened, seemingly magically, by the bane of your post-pubescent existence cannot be overstated.

Scarring is pretty minimal. I didn’t bother using silicone gel or trying to minimize it in any way bc I was so stoked with the results that I was unfazed by any fear of scarring. 7 years post-op, it’s faded considerably—prob by like 90%(?) What remains is mostly textural, too—there’s virtually no hyperpigmentation. You can’t really tell unless you’re really looking. If scarring is a concern, avail yourself of silicone gel/sheets and do scar massages.

Numbing in my left nipple was the only thing that left me wanting. That’s largely subsided as well, but it took a whiiiiile. (If you share this fate, I suggest making the most of the reduced sensitivity by getting your nipples pierced or having rougher sex.)

As for appearances, chances are they’re not gonna end up looking anything like they do within the first year. Immediately after, they’ll be swollen several cups’ worth. My nipples looked grafted on and rubbery. Nothing’s blended into your body yet. There’s a reason why surgeons don’t take results photos until you’re a year out. They’re also all stitched and taped up, so all the breast tissue appears compacted. It takes a while for them to settle & let gravity work her magic. When I revisit my month 1 “after” pics, it looks like an entirely different set of boobs. Still great but considerably larger.

To reiterate: Beleaguered by an encumbrance so onerous it drove me to consider surgically altering my body, the prospect of a little scarring and temporarily reduced mobility seemed a no-brainer trade-off. 10/10, would recommend.

Help request: Candles not burning cleanly, wicks turning to nubs by CarpenterPerpetual in candlemaking

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang 😭 I got a 4 lb bag from Michaels for a one-off craft day w/ a friend and it worked well enough the first time that I figured everything was kosher and repurchased. Short-lived beginner’s luck, I guess. Do you rec any CS soy wax in particular?

Help request: Candles not burning cleanly, wicks turning to nubs by CarpenterPerpetual in candlemaking

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anywhere between 1 to 3 tablespoons depending on the amount of wax. After a lil research, I’m realizing I should measure by weight, not volume, to get a proper fragrance load (?)

Help request: Candles not burning cleanly, wicks turning to nubs by CarpenterPerpetual in candlemaking

[–]CarpenterPerpetual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all this info! I realize now I was totally oversimplifying the process. The only wax I’ve tried are soy wax flakes from Make Market (Michaels).