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SCAR CAMOUFLAGE
WHAT IS SCAR CAMOUFLAGE?
Scar camouflage tattoo, also known as medical tattooing or paramedical tattooing, is a procedure in which pigments are tattooed onto the skin to help conceal the appearance of scars. This technique is often used to minimize the visibility of scars resulting from surgeries, injuries, or medical conditions. The goal is to match the color of the tattooed pigment to the surrounding skin, making the scar less noticeable. It can be especially helpful for people who feel self-conscious about their scars and want to improve their skin's appearance.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SCAR CAMOUFLAGE?
Many types of scars may be treated with camouflage. Some of the most common types of scars include those originating from:
• C-section
• Appendectomy
• General surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Tummy-tuck
• Breast lift, augmentations & reductions
• Face-lifts
• Sunspots
Scars that are hyperpigmented, red, blue, purple or brown are also possible to treat to reduce their appearance. Certain keloids are also possible to improve. Birth marks such Mongolian spots, port wine stains and café au lait patches are also good candidates for this procedure. The ideal scars to camouflage should be a minimum of 4-6 months healed (or sometimes more), quite soft and flattened to the touch.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Multiple sessions are normally required to properly camouflage a scar, as we work in layers with the intention of creating a watercolor hue that mimics our natural skin-tone, all the while reducing the appearance of the scar. Our intention is to blend everything together and not have heavy patches of colour standing out from the surface of the skin. With a touch of pigment, so much confidence can be restored!
WHO IS NOT AN IDEAL A CANDIDATE?
People with Vitiligo are not good candidates for this procedure. Vitiligo is a condition where the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes), resulting in discolored patches throughout the body. This condition is not recommended to treat, as pigment can be very unpredictable once deposited into the skin and may change over time. There are new treatments and medications that have proven successful In repigmenting the natural skin tone.
SCAR CAMOUFLAGE MAINTENANCE & TOUCH-UPS
Results from your scar camouflage tattoo may take multiple sessions. You can expect to make anywhere from 3-6 visits to complete a series of sessions spaced anywhere from 8-12 weeks apart to allow proper healing. Please review Booking policies. Although the initial process may take about 4-9 months to complete, annual/ Bi-Annual reviews should be assessed prior to receiving additional touch up.
pricing
Hourly Rate $350
Consultation $50
Booking Fee $200
*A consultation is necessary prior to getting your mastectomy tattoo procedure. This fee is credited when the non-refundable $250 booking fee is collected at a total of $200. This $200 invoice will be sent from Vagaro booking software to you each time you book a session and is due within 48 hours of scheduling. The remaining total of your session is due on the day of your appointment.