Scar & Stretchmark camouflage
I list scar & stretchmark camouflage as coming soon, so this page says the same. Here is what it is and what it is not, and how to hear from me when I open my books.
What it is
Pigment is tattooed into and around a settled scar so its color sits closer to the skin surrounding it. A pale, silvery scar against darker skin is conspicuous mostly because of the color difference. Reduce the difference and the eye stops going straight to it.
What it is not
It does not change the scar. It does not flatten a raised one, soften the tissue, fade it, or make it go away. It changes how much you notice it, and nothing more than that.
A scar needs to be settled: flat, pale, and no longer changing. If it is still red or still changing, it is not ready, and anyone willing to tattoo it anyway is doing you no favors.
What suits it, and what does not
Flat, pale, settled scars on stable skin tend to respond best. Raised or keloid scarring, anything still healing, anything actively changing color, and skin that is prone to keloids are all reasons to leave it alone. Tattooing scar tissue also behaves less predictably than tattooing undamaged skin, so a patch test first is standard rather than optional.
If you have a raised or dark scar, something like a laser treatment may be a better option for you.
Why I am not booking it yet
Because I have not opened it. That is the whole reason, and it is a better one than a page pretending otherwise. When it opens, this page will say so — email me if you would like to hear about it.
In the meantime, if you are looking at a scar and wondering whether anything can be done, you are welcome to send me a photograph and ask. I will tell you honestly if the answer is no, or if the answer is somebody else.