Scar camouflage is a specialized form of tattooing that uses different flesh tone pigments to disguise scars or areas of skin that lack pigment. It falls under the category of medical or paramedical tattooing and is also known as Corrective Pigment Camouflage (CPC), Skin Re-pigmentation, Skin Camouflage, Camouflage Tattooing, or Skin Color Tattooing. The process requires advanced knowledge, training, skills, and experience in permanent cosmetics, as well as an artistic eye for color and skin tones. Psychological studies have shown that scar camouflage tattooing can improve a person’s self-confidence by enhancing their appearance and body image. It is beneficial for people with skin color loss or depigmentation due to medical procedures, burns, accidents, congenital anomalies, or skin diseases. To be a candidate for scar camouflage, the scar should be at least 12 months old and have stable color. It should also be relatively flat and smooth, without dark edges or borders that indicate Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation (PIH). The tattoo may appear lighter if the surrounding skin tans, but darker once the tanned skin fades. Camouflage re-pigmentation is a process that requires multiple sessions. This article discusses the process of scar camouflage tattooing for damaged or altered skin. The article mentions that the consultation is the first step, where the suitability for scar camouflage tattooing is determined. A spot color or patch test is then conducted to find the appropriate combination of pigments to match the skin. After the test, a waiting period of 4 to 8 weeks is required to see the healed color. Once the color stabilizes, tattooing sessions can begin. Multiple sessions may be necessary for the best outcome, with adjustments made to the formula or technique at each session. The article also mentions that scar camouflage is a type of medical tattooing, and hair simulation and areola re-pigmentation are other forms of medical tattooing. The article discusses how scar camouflage tattooing can benefit post-mastectomy patients by creating a nipple and areola on the reconstructed breast. It also states that the procedure can help conceal areola incision scars resulting from breast surgeries such as augmentation, reduction, and lift. The Brazilian Stretch Mark Tattoo Camouflage Price varies depending on the scar tissue and may require scar relaxation with needling first. The price also depends on the size of the area being covered.
