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!
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**
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
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, anything from 1 to over 50 years old and on both men/women. She has mastered this technique and is thrilled to be offering it at Bia’s Beauty Bar!
