It will look pinkish red and inflammed immediately after the procedure, may feel like sunburn for few days with mild irritation. Swell usually goes down by next day, Redness may start turning brown due to the skin going into Proliferative stage of wound healing process, Browness stays for about 4-6 weeks till it starts to fade.

The best candidate for stretchmarks camouflage tattoo are white flat stretchmarks with no color such as silver, purple, brown, red. Stretchmarks with discoloration like this or stretchmarks that are similar to the surrounding skin tone are better candidates for Stretchmarks Inkless Tattoo, using Growth factor serum instead of Pigments.

Scars have to be mature enough for us to start the process. Every scar is different but I like to start after 10 month to a year post surgery or older if we are doing scar reduction treatment without using pigments first to flatten scars.

After care includes not getting the treated area wet for 2 days, no sweat ( no work out ) for 2 days. No sauna, pool, hot yoga, bath for 2 weeks, no sun exposure till fully healed.

After care includes not getting the treated area wet for 5 days, no sweat ( no work out ) for 2 days. No sauna, pool, hot yoga, bath for 2 weeks, no sun exposure till fully healed. In some cases we send you home with Tagaderm to protect the area for 5 days, rinse with anti bacterial soap water when you remove it. Detailed after care instruction will be given in office, we will make sure we have your full understanding.

The biggest enemy to scar tissues are UV light. Sun exposure can make scar tissue thicker and darker , it is crucial you will apply sun screen every few hours and body make up for the extra layer, sun protected clothes if you will be exposed to the sun for vacation.

SMP will typically last for many years with good care and treatment, including the use of strong sunscreen when outside. We anticipate that for a healthy customer with a normal immune system, the color will retain its original vibrancy for roughly 4-6 years, with slow fading of the pigment lasting up to 8 years. Fortunately, if a touch-up is required, a fee is imposed that is often less than the original treatment expense each session. Because each person is unique, an approximate range of longevity will be presented during our consultation meeting.

The treated area of the scalp will have some redness for 24 hours after treatment, Furthermore, depending on your skin tone, the pigmentation will be darker for up to 7 days after treatment. Following that, the coloration will appear lighter and softer as the pigment-filled scabs flake away. These scabs go off after 3 to 10 days. As this occurs, the observer notices that the SMP dots are diminishing. When the healing process is complete, the healed dots blend well with any natural hair. After about one month of SMP, the pigments will begin to "set," and fading will be nearly non-existent.

To ensure the most natural result, the best way to camouflage tattoo areola scars with the color of areolas, not the other way around. We are best at what we do to provide the most natural look that will not make the size bigger unless scars are really thick. We will discuss about the size and design before the procedure.

According to Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/womens Your medical insurance company may be able to cover a portion of the cost to get 3D areola tattoo. We will provide invoice and receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for the reimbursement.

Frequently scar tissue tension can cause the limitation on mobility after facelift surgery. One of the reason why our scar reduction technique is called as scar relaxation is because needling can relax scar tissue and patients regain mobility.

Yes, In general, Silicone sheet or cream is recommended to use from 1-2 month post op, and Topical products that include Retinol and Melanin inhibitors can be applies 3-4 month post op. Please consult with your surgeon to give you recommendation depending on the condition of your scar.