The Tea on Brazilian Stretch Mark and Scar Camouflage
Bianca Rodriguez, Master Tech and Owner of Bia’s Beauty Bar is humbled to announce being the first and only studio in New York State to offer Brazilian Camouflage tattooing! Bia’s Beauty Bar is located in Buffalo, NY.
This procedure originates in Sao Paulo, Brazil from Tattoo Artist Rodolpho Torres. Using specialized fleshed colored ink to disguise the look of stretch marks and scars. This procedure falls under the category of Medical or Paramedical Tattooing. This process is also called Corrective Pigment Camouflage (CPC), Corrective Camouflage, Skin Re-Pigmentation, or Scar Camouflage. The science behind pigments and the physiology of human skin and tissue must be understood by the specialist performing these procedures. These procedures require advanced knowledge, training, skills, and experience in permanent cosmetics as well as an artistic eye for color and skin tones. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve the results your desire.
Want to know if you or someone you know is a candidate? You might be a candidate if you meet the following criteria below:
Your stretch mark or scar should be:
Fully Healed. This means no longer pink or changing color. Your scar should be a minimum of 2 years with a color lighter than your skin. If it is red, pink or still changing color it may still be healing. (If you are under a physicians care for this skin condition, you must get permission from him/her to undergo this procedure.)
Smooth and Relatively Flat. Camouflage tattooing cannot disguise or correct extreme changes in skin texture. If your scar or skin area is bumpy or raised, the process may not be effective. (If you have keloid scarring or any skin surface irregularities, please consult with a Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon to see if you can improve the skin texture through a medical treatment first.)
Without Dark Edges: Dark edges or borders around a scar indicate Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation (PIHP) from the initial trauma or surgery. It is possible that the camouflage tattooing process may increase the hyper-pigmentation and create a wider, darker border.
Contraindications:
Port Wine birthmarks; spider veins; freckles; age spots; under eye circles; hyper-pigmentation; or unstable Vitiligo (not in remission).
These can be improved with non-tattoo medical treatments such as lasers, sclerotherapy, or chemical peels. Please consult with a physician regarding the best course of treatment for these conditions
Anyone who is pregnant, nursing or has diabetes is NOT ELIGIBLE
Anyone who is under 18 is NOT ELIGIBLE
What should i consider if i want my stretch marks gone?
Please remember this is CAMOUFLAGE. This mean your stretch marks and scars are still there, they are only camouflaged. This means they appear way less than before but this will not remove them.
When is the best time to get this procedure done?
Healing is a minimum of 60 days. Its key to plan it according to your life. If you have a vacation I would avoid getting this for three months prior to. Keep the area hydrated and ensure you can keep the area out of the sun while healing. There are some clients who have taken a full year for the skin to completely heal. We can determine if this is likely to be you or not in your consultation based on your skin health questionaire.
It is key to arrive with healthy skin. This means keep your skin hydrated and avoid the sun (damage) or any products or chemicals that may cause a reaction.
In January of 2019 Bia traveled to train and became certified in this unique procedure. Bia has performed camouflage on various skin colors, stretch mark and scar depths and textures. This treatment has been performed on scars and stretchmarks from 2 to over 50 years old and on both men/women. She has mastered this technique and is thrilled to be offering it in WNY.
If you are interested in this procedure send a picture and a description of your stretch mark/scar to 716-308-8616 or BiaRodriguez@BeautyOnBeholder.com
