A lot of the time topical stuff isn't that fantastic on severe scarring so I understand why you'd be looking at other options. It's just that the surgery will be a lot more expensive. I don't understand the health care system where you are though, so perhaps if you can prove that the surgery is for more than cosmetic reasons (eg, that your scars are hindering your recovery/psychological reasons/affecting your life adversely) then you could get it cheaper.
As for your GP, they would be used to seeing self harm I'm sure, and besides, they are required to treat you with respect as part of their job.
I think waiting until you're a year free is also a good idea.
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