Question 1

What is Scar Camouflage?

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There are two types of treatments to help the texture, movement, appearance and colour of scars:

Scar Rejuvenation 
This specialist technique uses medical grade needling and products to cause trauma to the scar area and force the scar to repair itself.  This can help flatten the scar, reduce any restrictions or tightness and also help bring back the colour.

Scar Micropigmentation
We use a digital machine with specialist needles to deposit medical grade pigments into the scar area and help blend with the skin colour.  This is a temporary treatment and the skin coloured pigments can last up to 6 months.

We will always begin with a scar rejuvenation treatment to allow the skin to repair itself again and see how it reacts to healing.

Question 2

Which type of scars can be treated?

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Scar Camouflage is a life changing treatment for most scars including:

Burns 
Acne scars
Stretch marks 
Surgical scars including linear, tummy tuck, facelift and c-section scars
Breast surgery scars
Self harm and trauma scars
Hair transplant scars
Accident scars
Skin graft scars
Facial scars (cleft lip and palate)

Question 3

Is my scar suitable for a treatment?

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Not all scars are suitable for scar camouflage treatments:

Scars that are not fully healed:  A scar must be at least 12 months old and not pink, red or purple in colour as your body may still be repairing itself.

Keloid & True Hypertrophic Scars:  Scars that are thick, raised and red/pink scars.

Dark or Hyperpigmentated Scars:  A scar that is significantly darker that the surrounding skin can pose a challenge and risk to treat. Those with darker skin tones - Fitzpatrick 4, 5 & 6 are more risk to producing dark areas of skin as melanin levels are higher/more active melonacytes.

Sunken/Uneven texture: Sunken scars or those with uneven texture can pose a challenge to treat and the ink pigments may not look natural on the area.

If you are unsure that your scar is suitable for a treatment, please GET IN TOUCH or email us: hello@pmubyjo.co.uk

Question 4

Am I suitable for a treatment?

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Whilst our Scar Camouflage treatments are suitable for most, safety always comes first and you must meet our medical criteria before booking a treatment.

Please CLICK HERE for a list of those I am unable to treat or kindly contact me with any concerns you may have as we may need medical consent before we begin your scar healing journey.

* Please note that refunds cannot be issued for undesired results achieved which are completely out of my control.

Question 5

How many treatments will I need?

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Scar Camouflage is not about perfection, but improvement as every scar is completely different and we all heal differently.  How a scar reacts to a treatment is unpredictable however the following number of treatments can have see improvement:

For Scar Rejuvenation, the number of treatments will depend on the type of scar, the size of the area being treated as well as how your body responds to treatment. 
Typically 2-4 treatments are required in order to see improvement.

For Scar Micropigmentation, colour is only added once the scar is healed and more even in surface texture and the number of sessions will depend on the size of the area being treatment and how your body responds to the treatment.
Typically 1 to 2 treatments are required in order to see improvement and this can last up to 6 months.

Factors could include the location and age of the scar, health of the skin, skin type, lifestyle, medication and adhering to the aftercare.

Question 6

What is the healing time and aftercare?

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You can carry on with most of your daily activities as long as you avoid any heat treatments such as sun beds, saunas, hot baths, swimming and keep the area clean and dry.

The area will be slightly inflamed, red and tender for a couple of days and aftercare will be provided to enable you to take care of the treatment area with ease.

Healing time is completely dependant on the type of scar and where it is located on the body, age, lifestyle, medication and skin type and condition.

We will allow at 6 to 8 weeks between each treatment to allow for the scar to fully repair itself before another treatment.

Question 7

It is painful?

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There will be a small level of discomfort, however this will vary for person to person.  You will be numbed before and during the procedure to minimise the pain and help you feel at ease.

Question 8

How do I look after my treatment area?

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Aftercare will be discussed at your treatment on how to care for your treatment area properly and you will also an aftercare guide too.

It is really important to take good care of your new treatment as poor aftercare could lead to infection, preventing the area from healing properly and loss of ink pigments if you have had colour on your scar area.

Question 9

What is the difference between Scar Rejuvenation and Microneedling?

Accepted Answer

Scar Rejuventation also know as 'medical needling' is a more advanced technique which uses carefully selected medical grade needles to go at a greater and controlled dermal depth to help rebuild the scar or stretch mark structure and primarily targets the scar itself, not the skin around it.

Question 10

Will my scar camouflage look different if I tan?

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Yes, as we are trying to match the colour pigments to your skin colour, if you use sun beds, tanning creams or go in the sun before or after a treatment, the scar camouflage will not match your skin tones.

It is also important to use SPF50 on the scar area once fully healed, as this will prevent the scar fading or changing colour.

Question 11

How do I book?

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You can BOOK a Free Consultation where we will look at the scar area, do a patch test, talk about the treatment you are having in more detail and then make a treatment plan for you.

If you are travelling far for a treatment, you can also ORDER A PATCH TEST by post and then we will arrange a discovery call to discuss the treatment you are having in more detail, see some photos or the scar area and make a treatment plan for you.

Once your patch test is clear and medical history is checked, we can then go ahead and book you in for your first treatment session. A £50 deposit is required to secure your treatment.

Question 12

How can I pay?

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You can pay by many methods of payment including bank transfer, apple pay, debit or credit card, paypal and we also accept paypal pay in 3.

Question 13

Where are you located?

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Our welcoming scar camouflage treatments can be booked at my Deal, Ashford and Dymchurch locations in Kent.

Please ask for directions as we are always happy to provide these!

Question 14

What do I wear to my treatment?

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Depending on the area being treated - please wear something that you feel comfortable in, avoiding any tight fitted clothing or underwear.  A dark tshirt/underwear is more suitable.

Question 15

What if I need to cancel or amend my appointment?

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Running a small business takes allot of hard work and lots of hidden costs are paid in advance, so we very kindly ask that you give 72 hours notice by email or text message confirming your cancellation. We can then transfer your deposit and booking to the next available date for you, only where our dates and times are available. Please note that deposits can only be transferred once. Failure to notify me of your cancellation, not show for your appointment or give 72 hours notice will result in a loss of your deposit and the FULL cost of the treatment will be charged. This must be paid within 7 days before further charges apply. Deposits are non refundable, but transferable if the above 72 hours notice is given. Please note that bookings can only be changed once and if cancelled or amended for a second time, the deposit will be lost and the remaining balance (full cost of treatment booked) will be charged. ConsultationsConsultations are free as a gesture of good will on my behalf, however I ask that you kindly give 72 hours notice by email or text message confirming your cancellation. Messages via social media platforms cannot be accepted. A £10 charge will apply for failure to cancel within 72 hours or not show to your consultation appointment as I have business running costs to be paid in advance. This will be deducted off the final balance due if a booking is confirmed with a deposit.Appointments can only be changed once, after this further charges will apply to your next booking and must be paid in full before attending your appointment.If I need to change or amend your appointment at any time, I will of course move your booking to my next available date and all fees will be transferable or refundable.

Question 16

Do you have a waiting or cancellation list?

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Yes! I do very booked up in advance but please contact me if you cannot find a date or time you are looking for as cancellations can pop up from time to time.

Question 17

What qualifications do you have as a Medical Tattoo Specialist?

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I was lucky enough to train one to one with the UK's No1 multi award winning permanent makeup expert Katy Jobbins, along with specialist training at FTG Clinics and also specialist courses by Vegas artist Teryn Darling.

I am also an advanced skincare and colour theory specialist and have studied advanced medical micropigmentation, skin anatomy, design and artistry, colour retention, tattoo infection prevention, advanced healing and also health and safety and first aid to enable me be the very best that I could be in my field.

I am also fully vaccinated,  fully insured and licensed by local authorities, working in partnership with local salons and The Federation of Small Business.

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