I have some gnarly scars on my forearm and thighs that are highly embarrassing. I usually wear long sleeves and dread when it warms up. I'm a therapist and I hate clients and strangers seeing them, it invites too many personal questions and forced vulnerability. I feel deep shame when I see them. I did several sessions of laser removal that smoothed out some of the older ones, but they are still highly visible. Obviously I have some work to do on shame and self-compassion. I've worked on reframing them and witnessing the progress I've made, but I don't feel less embarrassed.

Do any creams work? Has anyone gotten cover up tattoos?