If you find it hard to discuss things like this with her, I would write her a letter, explaining what you've posted here, and asking her to try and understand. The scars will fade by themselves after a time, and if you're not comfortable doing anything to actively reduce them, then your mum can't make you. I totally understand, because my mum hates my scars, but I like them. She's only reacting like this because she doesn't understand SI, and wants to remove all the reminders so she can forget about it; just remind her that it's your decision, and that you've had a hard year and don't feel ready to take this step yet.
Take care hun. *hugs*
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