scar camouflage tattooing
By Montana Inez
Scar camouflage is the art of concealing scars or marks through specialised restorative tattooing.
Intricately tailored to each individual's needs, scar camouflage is a completely personalised experience.
Every case presents a unique canvas and requires a bespoke approach to ensure the seamless integration of the tattoo.
This innovative technique involves skilfully blending custom matched pigment with your natural skin tones, effectively camouflaging a range of skin imperfections such as scars or burns, some stretch marks and various forms of discolouration/depigmentation.
The meticulous artistry behind scar camouflage lies in the fusion of artistic talent and paramedical precision. The depth of experience and expertise required to execute scar camouflage makes it not just a cosmetic procedure, but a transformative journey towards renewed self-confidence.
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good-to-know info
Proper healing of a scar is essential prior to considering a restorative tattoo, this can sometimes take some time. Generally speaking, the older the scar, the better.
A minimum of 2-3 x sessions (spaced a minimum of 6-12 weeks apart) are required to ensure great results are achieved.
At Inez Tattoo, this type of tattoo is permanent. Some factors like UV and chemical exfoliation can lighten the tattoo over time, as well as tattoos naturally ageing with the skin they live in. Touch ups are easily accommodated if needed in years to come, though should not be required if proper care is taken by the wearer.
Scar camouflage tattoos will never tan like the skin around them, so if your complexion/skin tone darkens or changes your scar camouflage may appear lighter.
pricing
Pricing for scar camouflage is available by consultation, as each case is completely unique.
For bookings & inquiries, please send us an email with your details, information about the nature of your needs and some photos of the area for a quote.
tattoo care
before your tattoo session
Avoid: Caffeine (had up to 4 hours before), alcohol and blood thinners (for 24 hours before) prior to your session.
Avoid fake or real tan in the area of the tattoo.
healing and caring for your new tattoo;
Please note: specialised aftercare balm will be provided to you at each session.
During the healing period (14 days):
Keep healing and tattooed skin away from UV rays/tanning beds/LED light therapy for 12 weeks. Not doing so can cause hyperpigmentation and must be taken seriously.
Avoid touching, scratching, picking and rubbing the tattooed area - always !
Use only the provided aftercare balm to hydrate the skin (applied with a cotton tip or clean fingers)
Avoid submerging the tattooed area under water (eg pools, hot tubs, hot baths) for ideally 3-4 weeks
Avoid high intensity activities that will cause excessive sweating or friction in this area for 14 days
Refrain from applying lotion/perfume/fake tan to or around the tattooed area for 14 days
-Exercise:
During the 10-14 day healing period, it is strongly advised to allow your body proper time to rest and heal.
High intensity exercise is not advised to resume until your tattoo is healed (2 weeks).
These tattoos are permanent, the healing is temporary. The better you heal them, the better they look - forever!