WHAT IS VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE WITH INK AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Vitiligo Camouflage is a safe tattooing method that fills in vitiligo patches with tattoo pigments that matches the surrounding skin.

Each client gets a custom made color done the day of their appointment. After filling in the vitiligo with skin color pigments the area is expected to get swollen and red. Healing time takes around 3-6 weeks. Once all sessions are done (minimum 5 sessions are required), the vitiligo patches look the same color as the surrounding skin. This treatment provides permanent results, however, vitiligo is a Skin Condition that can spread anytime for many factors. Please be advised, tattooing does not trigger the vitiligo but your lifestyle instead. If your Vitiligo is currently spreading or you see new patches coming up do not book an appointment. Wait until the condition settles (minimum 6 months recommended).

 

AM I CANDIDATE FOR VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE?

Yes, as long as the vitiligo is not flourishing or spreading. Wait until it settles for at least 6 months for booking an appointment.

Please see the following contraindications for this procedure and when it is NOT advised!

  • New vitiligo spots

  • Pregnant or Nursing.

  • Diabetic

  • Issues with keloids or scarring.

  • Use of accutane and/or retinol (in the past 6 months).

  • Undergoing chemotherapy (Consult with your doctor)

  • Feeling sick!

 

DOES VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE HURT?

In some areas like fingers and toes.

You can immediately return to your life routine after the procedure, following the after care instructions given in your appointment.

 

WHAT TO AVOID PRIOR VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE? 

  • Aspirin or ibuprofen 24-48 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Alcohol, caffeine, blood thinner 24 hours before 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 ME if this is your case.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER YOUR 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 24 hours after your treatment.

  • Expect keeping the area away from sun exposure while healing (30 days).

  • Expect the progress of the treatment to be slow.

WHAT TO AVOID AFTER VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE? 

  • Avoid wearing tight clothing on the treated area for the next 2 - 3 days.

  • Avoid getting the area wet for 24 hours

  • 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. Stick to a quick rinse in the shower.

  • Avoid self-tanning or any cream that contains Vitamin D for 40 days.

  • Avoid perfume and deodorant near or in the treated area.


CAN I SUNTAN AFTER THE PROCEDURE?

It is not recommended you expose the Vitiligo patches to the direct sunlight. Sun exposure triggers Vitiligo and Sun Block must be apply every 3 hours to prevent spreading the condition to new areas in the body.

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?

The length of the treatment depends on the size of the area to be treated. 

On average, it takes 3-4 hours.

 

HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE THE RESULT AFTER THE PROCEDURE?

Since Vitiligo is a skin condition, results wont be able to see after 3 treatments (at least). The skin with vitiligo tends to reject what you put on it, and it will try to do the same with ink. For that reason, at least 5 sessions are required.

After the treatment is done, you may experience some irritation, redness and swelling, which can last up to one week.

During the third week, the treated area may get slightly darker. DO NOT PANIC! It is healing.

  

HOW LONG DOES THE RESULT LAST?

It is uncertain due the nature of the Vitiligo. It may last forever or new patches may come up and another treatment may need to be done.

CAN I GET THE TREATMENT DONE IF MY SKIN IS TANNED?

No, we recommend that you get Vitiligo Camouflage done when your skin is not tanned.
This ensures that we are able to mix the pigment that best match your natural color.

 

VITILIGO CAMOUFLAGE BEFORE/AFTER GALLERY