Stretch mark Camouflage

Depending on the area, a topical anesthetic may be applied too lightly numb the area in order to make the treatment comfortable. 

Most clients report that it is painless, some have commented that "it feels like gentle scratching" or "it doesn't feel like a tattoo."

Stretch Mark Camouflage is a noninvasive procedure similar to a tattoo. Therefore, there is little to no downtime and most clients can resume daily living the same day or the next day. 

It's normal to experience redness and swelling immediately after the procedure for 1-3 days. For the first 3 days, you'll be given strict instructions on how to minimize inflammation, speed up the wound healing phase, and how to "ice" the area and keep it clean. Over the next few weeks, the redness will dissipate and go through a variety of shades (from dark to light) until your skin heals. We'll be in contact with you every step of the way. 

On average, a session is 1-3 hours depending on the area.

There is not currently a procedure available on the market that can completely remove stretch marks. Stretch mark camouflage, can address two aspects of stretch marks 1. the color and 2. the texture, which in turn makes them less visible. 

My highest priority is the safety of you and your baby, unfortunately, I'm unable to treat you, while pregnant or breastfeeding. This is not a procedure that can be done while pregnant or breast-feeding, however I look forward to treating you once you are no longer breast-feeding or pregnant. 

Unfortunately, due to the custom color blend that needs to be matched to your natural tone it is best to wait until your tan has faded. Matching stretch marks to a sun-tanned skin will leave you looking like a tiger once the tan has faded, and the skin lighten to its normal lighter skin tone. Please schedule your session accordingly 6 weeks post SUN exposure. 

When you tan, untreated scar or stretch marks are more visible as the contrast between the tan skin and the white stretch marks increases. When you tan after having had the stretch mark camouflage the contrast has diminished, and the stretch marks are less visible. If you OVER tan more than 6 shades, stretch marks may become slightly more visible, but will get back as soon as the tan starts fading. 

There are many variables such as age, skin texture, stretch marks depth and type, general health, overtones, sun exposure etc. and so it's impossible to give an exact number of days it will take you to heal. 

On average, t takes 45-60 days, if you have a dark skin tone and dry skin it might take up to 8 weeks. During your consultation, we can discuss and assess your skins estimated timeline and variables. 

Stretch Mark Camouflage Tattoo is a penetrative skin treatment that's only been around for 6-7 years. According to our industry, it'll last 5 years, or more provided that the correct after-care procedures are adhered to. You may or may not need a touch up after that. 

Remember, a stretch mark is a scar and so the skin is trickier to penetrate. In addition, as we age, all tattoos transition and change on our skin because there's less elasticity and melanin production. This can effect your stretch mark camouflage tattoo, as well.