AM I CANDIDATE FOR THE CAMOUFLAGE TREATMENT?
*Yes, if your scar(s) look like the photos above. Scars must be 1-2 years old. The stretch marks must be healed meaning they are no longer red, purple, pink or reddish brown and are no more than 4.75mm wide.
This treatment is ideal for both men and women who would like to improve the appearance of stretch marks/scars from surgeries/accidents or from self harming, we can help you look your best and feel more confident.
Please see the following contraindications for this procedure and when it is NOT advised!
- Pink (new) scars - (Surgery scars need to be at least 1.5 years old)
- Pregnant or Nursing Diabetic Hyperpigmentation.
- Issues with keloids or scarring.
- Use of Accutane and/or retinol (in the past 6 months).
- Undergoing chemotherapy (Consult with your doctor)
DOES SCAR CAMOUFLAGE HURT?
*There is ZERO to minimal pain during the procedure, slight discomfort for some that are very sensitive. You can immediately return to your life routine after the procedure, following the after care instructions given in your appointment.
WHAT TO AVOID PRIOR SCAR 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.
- Please, advice us before your appointment if you are allergic to latex so we can accommodate you.
WHAT TO AVOID AFTER SCAR CAMOUFLAGE?
- Avoid wearing tight clothing for the next 2 - 3 days.
- Avoid scratching or peeling to prevent infection or discoloration.
- 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 sunscreen, self-tanning or any cream that contains Vitamin D for 40 days.
- Avoid perfume and deodorant near or in the treated area.
- After gently washing the treated area, pat dry (no rubbing), when area is dry, you can apply a light amount of aquaphor. Continue that for aftercare for the next 20-30 days.
CAN I SUNTAN AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
*Yes! You can suntan once the area is fully healed (around 30 days). It is STRONGLY recommended to avoid sun exposure during the healing process, discoloration might occur. For best long-term results, we recommend to apply a high SPF on the treated area prior to sun exposure.
**NOTE: Once healed —> Camouflaged scars DO NOT change color or fade away when you tan. It is safe to go to the beach/pool.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I TAN?
See this graphic representation (below):
HOHOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
* The length of the treatment depends on the size of the area to be treated. On average, a small area takes around 1 hour and a big area up to 4 hours.
HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE THE RESULT AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
*21-90 days after your initial treatment. You should have a reliable visible indication of your final result. After the procedure, you may experience some mild irritation, redness and swelling, which can last up to one week.
**You WILL have a "UGLY HEALING" stage. During the third week, the treated area will slightly get darker. DO NOT PANIC! It is healing. Once this has subsided, you will begin to see the result of your treatment. We advise you to book a follow up consultation after 45 days of your treatment as we may need to do some minor touch up. We recommend getting this treatment done, when you have at least 3-4 to heal (not, right before a vacation/wedding/or were treated area will be exposed to the sun for long periods).
HOW LONG DOES THE RESULT LAST?
*Medical Camouflage provides permanent results, if providing the right after care protocol. After several years ( 3 - 7 years) A color touch-up might be needed. We offer our initial consultation free of charge to give an accurate cost and procedure time.
CAN I GET THE TREATMENT DONE IF MY SKIN IS TANNED?
*No, we recommend that you undergo the treatment when your skin is in its natural color (not tanned). This ensures that we are able to mix the pigment that will best match your natural color.
What is Ink-Less Camouflage?
The goal is to create better tone texture and color. To do this, we tattoo a customized serum into the stretch mark to force the body’s regenerative response to send collagen, elastane and melanocytes to the affected area. It takes about 4 weeks to heal before we can determine if additional sessions will be required. You can expect to see 50%-70% improvement after one session but may take up to 5 to reach your goal. Most clients get 1- 3session.
SCAR CAMOUFLAGE BEFORE/AFTER PICTURES:
