PARAMED TATTOO

Its important to asses the area in person so we can get a true understanding of the condition of your area of concern. During this consultation you will have an oppurtunity to express your concerns about the area, its history and what your desired results are. We will ask you about your medical history and history of the injury. If you are wanting to take time to think about the procedure, we offer a skin patch test for $50 which includes a colour matching consultation and custom blend. Finally, if the procedure is deemed suitable we can preform procedure that day if you book an allocated time slot after the consultation, OR book you in at a later date.

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Absolutely. If the procedure is deemed suitable we can proceed that day.

You may be a potential candidate if you meet the criteria below: Your scar should be: Healed and a minimum of 1 year since incident/injury/surgery. No longer pink or changing colour. If it is red or pink or still changing colour the scar tissue may still be healing. A reputable, experienced medical tattoo artist will not work prematurely on scar tissue because it may cause further damage to the skin. Smooth and relatively flat: Camouflage tattooing cannot disguise or correct extreme changes in skin texture. If your scar tissue or surface area is irregular or raised, the process may not be effective. You may consider scar revision treatments to smooth out the scar prior to scar camouflage. Without dark edges: Dark edges or borders around a scar indicate Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation (PIH) 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. The risk of this happening is usually greater with darker skin tones. Do not have one of the following: Keloid, scars with raised dark edges, 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. Have realistic expectations: Camouflage tattooing will not completely restore skin to the way it looked before it was injured. The process will not “erase” a scar or skin anomaly so it appears completely gone and the area looks “perfect” again. It improves color differences to help disguise the scar or anomaly and make it less noticeable to other people. Do not spend time tanning: A scar camouflage tattoo will not be a “perfect” match to the surrounding skin color. This is due to the constant changes in skin tones from blood flow, body temperature, and tanning. The pigment in the tattoo will not darken if it is exposed to sunlight or tanning booths, so the tattoo may appear lighter if the surrounding skin tans. When the tattoo color matches tanned skin, it may appear darker once the surrounding tanned skin fades. Therefore, if you spend time outdoors, you will need to adjust your lifestyle or decide to match the tattoo to “winter” or “summer” skin and live with the changes in between. Do not expect results in one session: Camouflage re-pigmentation is a process, not a one-time “cure”. It is performed on “unhealthy” skin that has been damaged or altered. Its response cannot be predicted—a scar or vitiligo patch may have areas that absorb pigment, reject it, or both. The area will look dark and red immediately after a tattooing session, and then it takes several weeks to show the healed color (or not). This requires time and patience.

Clients who suffer from any of the following: Haemophilia, seizures and/or epilepsy, immunodeficiency, currently pregnant and/or breastfeeding, cold/flu like symptoms, active acne, currently on Accutane for less than 12 months and/or has used accutane in the last 12 months, eczema, psoriasis, keloid scaring, hypertrophic scaring on treatment area. This is not suitable for patients whom are undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant, who have a pacemaker and/or major heart problems and more. If you have any concerns or questions about your health for this procedure, please inform the artist at the time of your consultation for advise. You must to the best of your knowledge provide an accurate medical history to the artist to ensure you safety and minimise risk.

The paramedical tattoo industry generally suggests it lasting 3 to 5 years, or more provided that the correct after-care procedures are adhered to. You may or may not need a touch up after 3-5 years. Scars and stretch marks are injuries sustained to the skin. As they are damaged skin, they are generally thicker and/or thinner, and have a different structure to skin with no damage. It is important to take this into account when understanding the possible outcomes. This skin is more difficult to penetrate, hence needing to build the pigment up over time. We only enter the first layer of skin, making it more superficial than traditional tattoo, longevity will depend on each individual, each individual scar, the healing process and aftercare. Also, as our bodies age the skin loses cologne, elasticity and melanin product. Scars and stretch marks are weaker than undamaged skin and will generally be effected first. WHY DO SCAR CAMOUFLAGE TATTOOS FADE? Pigment particles exposed to the UV rays of the sun breaks down over time. Pigment particles in your skin used to create your scar camouflage tattoos are exposed to the UV rays of the sun. To prevent premature fading, you will need to use sunblock consistently. Avoiding the sun, tanning beds, retinol, alpha hydroxy, and use of glycolic acids such as fruit acids commonly found in some toners, cleansers and moisturisers will help with the longevity of your scar camouflage tattoo. When having this procedure it important to have realistic expectations taking into account the above.

Your camouflaged stretch marks, vitiligo and scars will not change colour. If you tan, your skin’s overtone will darken, but your stretch marks/scars will remain the same colour as your natural skin-toned ink tattoo. Overall, your stretch marks/scars/vitiligo will still be camouflaged because the “white” is no longer there. In short, there’s less of an obvious contrast.

Yes. Quotes are available during an in person consultation and can be sent to you for insurance/ACC purposes.

Absolutely! Smoothening the area creates an optimal base for scar camouflage. Bumps in the scar can cast undesired shadows when camouflaging, if this is moderate-severe in your case we recommend booking in for this service, prior to commencing camouflage treatment.

Unfortunately not. Inkless Scar Revision treatment cannot be used for keloid scars, or any of our services. Keloid scars are known to be particularly sensitive and prone to worsening with certain treatments. Paramed Tattoo prioritises safety and reducing risk wherever possible. Alternatively we suggest visiting your dermatologist or laser specialist to see if there are treatments suitable

Generally speaking, yes ! The condition of the skin is what we look at when determining if our services are compatible. We cannot preform on scars or stretch marks that are still pink, have pigmentation or the client has a history of pigmentation after injury. We also cannot preform on clients with a history of keloid scaring. We are also unable to preform treatment on cracked/open skin, wounds and infections or whilst you are sick or fighting an infection.

Camouflage Tattoo only helps to conceal and diminish the appearance of scars/stretch marks/vitiligo so that they are less perceptible to the naked eye. Think of it as having a semi-permanent filter, taking away the white contrast of your scars.

This service is perfect for camouflaging: Plastic surgery scars Surgical scars Self harm White scars Vitiligo Radiation markers Burns Trauma scars such as dog attack and other harm Here at Paramed Tattoo we understand the importance of care and understanding while helping you on this part of your journey. Our skilled artists ensure you are in a understanding, safe and compassionate environment while on your treatment journey.

Please do not use fake tan/self tanner/gradual tan for atleast 2 week prior to your appointment. Our preference is to match to your natural skin tone. We require our clients to postpone their sun bed session/s until their tan has faded. This ensures that we are able to custom blend an pigment colour to you that will look most natural whether you’re tanned or not.

3D nipple tattoos are designed to closely resemble natural nipples. This is done by colour matching a range of different areola shades and shadows that are natural in colour range. The tattoo is designed and rendered to mimic a natural nipple and areola that is familiar or desired to you.

With skill full artistry and a range of natural shades of pigments, we can create a shadow or 'gap' between the connected toes with tattoo. This gives the illusion of separated toes, giving back confidence to go barefoot or wear open shoes.

Generally speaking a areola tattoo lasts 2-7 years provided the after care advice is followed.

This is a 3D hyper realistic tattoo mimicking a real nail. This would be suitable when the tip of a finger and nail present are no longer present after injury or surgery.

It is similar to a micro needling treatment, where a special tattoo technique is preformed over the scar/stretch mark to create micro injuries. This allows the scar to enter the regeneration cycle, and its micro dispersed punctured allow for the area to heal in smaller surface areas. This helps improve the scars over all apperance and texture, and can help reduce redness. This service required multiple sessions to achieve optimal results.

The number of treatments needed for Inkless Scar Revision varies depending on several factors such as: Scar characteristics: Size, depth, age, and type of scar tissue all influence treatment needs. Skin type: Lighter skin tones typically respond better than darker ones. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions may affect healing and treatment outcomes.