Scar Camouflage in O'Fallon, MO

We will evaluate the area of interest to determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. Your skin tone will be assessed and a custom pigment formula will be made that matches your skin. A patch test is highly recommended because everyone’s skin is different. When the skin heals, the color may be different from when the pigment was initially applied which is why we need a minimum of two sessions to make necessary adjustments. Note that the area we treat will be red, raised, and inflamed right after the procedure and will take a few days to subside. To help with the healing, you will be given a post-procedure aftercare document with details on how to take care of the area to ensure it remains clean and heals well. Depending on the area, we can use dry needling to soften scars and help the body activate and produce natural collagen to improve the overall appearance. We can also use micropigmentation to deposit pigment into the area, blending it with your natural skin tone so the scar is either no longer visible or less visible. It’s sort of like a permanent concealer that never washes off.

Since Scar Camouflage is a non-invasive procedure like a regular tattoo, there is little to no downtime, and most of our clients can resume work on the same day or the next day.

With that said, aftercare is extremely important, so it is essential that you follow the post-procedure protocol wherever you are to ensure good results. You should avoid touching the area for the best results and prevent any infection.

It varies depending on the area and size of the scar but on average, a session takes anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. We highly recommend that you schedule a consultation so that we may review the area in question and provide a more concrete time and cost. After the consultation, we recommend that you book a patch test session so that we can perform a patch test to make sure the area responds well to treatment.

Stretch marks are essentially scars where the underlying layers of skin have basically given up and no longer produce collagen. Collagen is a protein that occurs naturally in the body and gives structure to the skin and strengthens the bones. With ISR and Stretch Mark Camouflaging we cause trauma to the area in question causing it to start producing collagen again.

ISR is a non-invasive skin treatment that helps the skin repair itself using a blend of serums and vitamins inserted just under the skin using tiny needles. Imagine a gentle tattoo procedure where the ink is replaced with serums to penetrate the skin and assist in the body’s natural healing capabilities. During the procedure, tiny needles are poked into the area of concern to trigger the body to produce collagen. We use products that encourage collagen & elastin production. The combination of the dry needling with the serum results in the skin becoming smoother and firmer and the reappearance of the natural skin tone.