Is branding (intentional burning) considered self-mutilation? also, what are signs of proper healing in a burn?

Branding: Branding is done on ranches with cattle who go out to pasture, and might need to be identified if they get out of bounds. It was also unfortunately done to some slaves during pre-civil war times. Either causes great pain. If you are doing these things to yourself, you need help beyond Prozac and seroquel (quetiapine). Please tell your doctor, so you can receive the kind of talk therapy that will help.