Skin and Scar Camouflage
How Does Scar Camouflage Work?
Small areas may be tested to determine which color best matches and will deliver optimal results (this is what we term a “patch test”).
During the follow-up sessions, we will use a tattooing technique to deposit colored pigment into the upper reticular area of the client’s dermis. The pigment will be deposited into the scar until it’s reached the desired color and gradient shading. There is usually some swelling and redness immediately following the procedure. How long the swelling and redness last depends on how much pigment was applied, and what part of the body it was applied to. The color always looks stronger and more vibrant right after the procedure than it does in the long run. It takes the skin a few days to exfoliate for the pigment to lighten and become the intended shade.
Scar camouflage may take several visits to complete and requires more patience than other treatments.
Clients should be aware that treatments are most effective in areas not exposed to sunlight on a regular basis. The skin surrounding the treated area will change color from UV exposure, but the tattooed skin will not change with it.
Am I a Good Candidate for Scar Camouflage?
The Scar is Fully Healed
The Scar Should be Smooth & Flat
You Don’t Have Any of the Following Issues
- Keloids
- Scars with raised edges
- Unstable vitiligo
There are other procedures that are better for addressing these issues than scar camouflaging.