local henna tattoo artist for scar cover up
what kind of company ordered physical would involve examination of her arms from elbow to wrist? I would suggest she wear long sleeves to the interview, perhaps a bandage on the more visible part and if asked say she has an injury (period, no further explanation needed). I can't think of a single type of physical or job that would involve disqualification due to lower arm scarring. And if it did, she should consult an attorney.
Google Covermark. It's a cosmetic designed especially to conceal scars and birthmarks and other things that one wishes to keep hidden. It lasts for several hours and doesn't rub off easily. You can get it on line, in formulas designed for faces or bodies, in shades that match almost every skin tone.
I am guessing that it isn't that they are ordering an exam of her arms, but that rather her arms will be visible during the exam (taking BP, etc) and she is worried that some notation of this may end up in the report to her potential employer.
Obviously some jobs do thorough physicals since it did happen and the job offer was revoked. They had her change into a standard gown that don't hide the arms.
Are you offering to pay a lawyer? I have been through disability discrimination issues myself....EEOC is a joke and lawyers get mad when you ask if they take cases on contingency...because they are not profitable enough for them (never mind the fact that a lawyer got a million dollar settlement in a case very similar to mine). The lawyers whine that other people don't work for free (never mind that contingency is not working for free---only delayed payment when there is a good case and they do their job). BUT I DID AND DO WORK FOR FREE...so there goes their argument. There is no legal aid---even if there was, in NJ legal aid only tells you how to represent yourself).
It is clearly illegal discrimination..but unless they admit-she'd have no chance--even if should could pay 10s of thousands for a lawyer...the potential employer is a big company with unlimited legal resources...it is her word against theirs..and they already hinted that it is another legal reason they revoked the offer--which is nonsense..but when you can't afford lawyer...they get away with it.
Every lawyer I have ever tried to use for various reasons turned out to be incompetent. With one issue, I spoke to a half dozen lawyers...paid one..and then found out they were all wrong....everywhere from just graduated to decades of experience...and none had a clue and non were willing to learn what they needed to do...but of course they were free to keep the money even though the did not do the job correctly.
The scars are only a few months old and have not faded and i think raised a little...they are very dark...she can look into cover up..but i think they are too bad..a cover up is definitely good for day to day, but may not get past a doctor who might look closely.
unless the doctor is a complete idiot he or she is going to notice fairly new/recent scars on her arms with or without make up or a henna tattoo. If she is sure the scars were the cause of her not getting the first job, she should take action by at least filing a complaint against the employer. It is terrible that someone would let this have any impact.
If I were her, I'd ask/tell the doctor point blank something to the effect of "I am sure that my scars won't make it into your report because that would be a breach of medical ethics, right?"
This sounds absolutely terrible and I feel really sorry for her situation.
I have assisted doctors in many employment physicals, the doctor probably assumed, based on the scars, that there is/was some kind of psychological event that would not be commensurate with the company with she was to be employed. He does not even have to mention the scars in his history and physical. He would probably mention something to the effect about psychological assessment reveals some instability.
conandrob240 said:
unless the doctor is a complete idiot he or she is going to notice fairly new/recent scars on her arms with or without make up or a henna tattoo. If she is sure the scars were the cause of her not getting the first job, she should take action by at least filing a complaint against the employer. It is terrible that someone would let this have any impact.
If I were her, I'd ask/tell the doctor point blank something to the effect of "I am sure that my scars won't make it into your report because that would be a breach of medical ethics, right?"
This sounds absolutely terrible and I feel really sorry for her situation.
Sadly, trying to cover the scars may indicate additional (unresolved) instability in the eyes of the examiner.
I would advise against the henna. Elaborate designs would only draw further attention to the scars and the attempt to camouflage them would raise even more red flags.
jmitw,
Has your friend achieved a resolution of the matters which lead to their self mutilation?
TomR
I am trying to help a friend find a henna tattoo artist to cover self injury scars...they are pretty bad, about 25 from her elbow to wrist. She doesn't want a permanent tattoo, but she is trying to get a job, but can't get past the employee physical.
So the plan is to wear long sleeves for the interviews, but have a henna tattoo for the employee physical.
I found some general artists, but am looking for any that might specialize in scar coverage. I've seen some really good pics online with real tattoos...i would think it could be done with Henna also.