Real stories

Kaylin shares her hate-related experiences to encourage others to join Changing Faces in challenging unacceptable behaviours.

As a child, Toni was in and out of hospital because of her visible difference, impacting her confidence. Changing Faces helped her to accept herself.

Last year, Tee shared his journey towards feeling comfortable with his sexuality and appearance. Today, Tee updates us as a trans man with a visible difference.

Hayley acquired her visible difference when she received surgery for tumours on her head and neck. Today, she shares her story.

Feeling the stares and whispers of her peers at school made Abi feel uncomfortable, but she didn’t realise it was bullying until she reached out.

After sustaining scars to his face and body, Joe started to shut himself away to avoid stares and judgement. With help from Changing Faces’ skin camouflage team, he soon felt his confidence grow.

Sudha developed a facial scar as a baby, which impacted her confidence growing up. Now she’s found acceptance.

Lottie has faced a number of mental health challenges – now she wants to help others in the same position.

After using skin camouflage products since she was a child, Felicity decided to become a Skin Camouflage Practitioner - and support others using our service.

Over a year has gone by since Ashleigh acquired her scars. Today, she shares her story to encourage others to seek support and rebuild their life after such a life-changing experience.

Summer is in full swing, and, recently, we saw Love Island's Afiya Tonkmor show off the birthmark on her body with pride. Today, Allie shares her experiences of having a scar that is visible in a bikini. …

As a beauty therapist, Sarah has had hurtful comments about her skin. Now, she tells students to treat each client with compassion.