WHAT IS SCAR CAMOUFLAGE WITH INK AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Scar Camouflage is a safe tattooing method that fills in white scars and hypo-pigmentated spots with tattoo pigments that matches the surrounding skin of the client.
Each client gets a custom made color done the day of their appointment. After filling in the scar(s) is expected to see redness and swollen. Healing process takes around 4-6 weeks depending on life style, ethnicity, and after-care followed by the client. Once the treated area is healed and all the treatments recommended are done the scar(s) looks “invisible” to the human eye. This treatment provides permanent results, usually three sessions are needed but treatment sessions varies depending on the severity of the case.
AM I CANDIDATE FOR THE CAMOUFLAGE TREATMENT?
Yes, if your scar(s) look like these ↓
Please see the following contraindications for Scar Camouflage and when it is NOT advised!
Pregnant or Nursing
Diabetic
Keloid or scarring problems.
Use of accutane and/or retinol (in the past 6 months).
Undergoing chemotherapy (Consult with your doctor)
Feeling sick!
DOES SCAR CAMOUFLAGE HURT?
There is zero to mild pain during the treatment.
You can immediately return to your life routine after the service, following the after care instructions given in your appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER YOUR SCAR CAMOUFLAGE APPOINTMENT?
Expect the area to feel tender and sore after the treatment.
Minimal to zero blood can be seem during the treatment.
Area will look red and swollen right after the treatment. Swollen will go away in the next 6 hours, redness will stay for 2-3 days.
A healing cream is applied on the treated area right after the service is completed.
You will get a full after-care kit with instructions on how to take care of the area and the proper ointment(s) you need during the healing process.
Expect keeping the area dry for 12 hours after your treatment.
Expect keeping the area away from sun exposure for 14 days.
Expect seeing a dark scab after 5-7 days of your treatment. It will peel off on its own after 7 days (depending on lifestyle, after-care and ethnicity).
WHAT TO AVOID PRIOR SCAR CAMOUFLAGE?
Aspirin or ibuprofen 24-48 hours prior to your appointment.
Alcohol, caffeine, blood thinner the day of your appointment.
Fish oil or Vitamin E one week prior to your appointment (they are natural blood thinners).
”NOTE: Allergy testing is recommended before the scheduled appointment if there is any doubt you may be allergic to the pigment. CONTACT US if this is your case.
WHAT TO AVOID AFTER SCAR CAMOUFLAGE?
Avoid wearing tight clothing on the area for the next 3 days.
Avoid scratching or peeling to prevent infection or discolouration.
Avoid excessive sweating for 7 days. Moderate exercise is fine after 2 days of the treatment.
Avoid exposing the area to the full water pressure of the shower for 7 days.
Avoid tanning and swimming (beach, pool, jacuzzi, bath, etc.) for 40 days.
Avoid sunscreen, self-tanning or any cream that contains Vitamin D for 40 days.
Avoid perfume and deodorant near or in the treated area.
