Glad you posted, e.e and being on the other end of the spectrum (having experienced both chemical and natural heat burns over 5% of my body and having to stay in a burn unit for over a month for the reconstruction you speak of) I fully understand and comprehend what you are saying. Though, in all fairness to the original poster, it is an individual decision and as long as you are an adult you have the right to make that decision, either way and with regards to the consequences. I would only say that you need to do your research (in depth)... prepare yourself for the worst and hope for the best... if you choose to do something permanent such as branding or scarification.