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Medical Micropigmentation

Medical Micropigmentation is a tattooing technique, that has been adapted to camouflage the

appearance of stretchmarks, scarring and other unwelcome occurrences on the skin, such as Vitiligo and even toe calluses and more.

In medical micropigmentation, or medical tattooing as it is also referred, the inks are mixed and diluted to a consistency and shade, to blend naturally to the client’s skin tone. The ink is carefully embedded into the epidermis and the dermis, using a disposable tattoo needle and machine.

At Mediclear Camouflage & Lesion removal, we use Brazilian micropigmentation technique.

The Brazilian technique utilizes permanent ink, carefully mixed and diluted in a specific way, to produce natural skin tones, yielding longer lasting results. Although much of the ink settles in the dermis, the deeper section of the skin, The pigment particles are gradually broken down by the body over time. The particles of the ink pigments are larger than those of semi-permanent ink, so will take the body longer to break them down, meaning there is usually a larger period before needing to have the tattooing topped up after the initial session. The ink visible from the surface of the skin will however, have started to fade or appear dull. Top up treatments are usually required every 5-6 years to keep the skin looking its best.

MCA Inkless Needling

Multi-Trepannic Collagen Actuation needling (MCA) is a medical treatment technique whereby the

needle is used without any ink, to create small micro-wounds in the area, stimulating the skin’s own wound healing response. This causes the skin to re-build itself, resulting in improved texture and appearance of stretch marks, some types of scarring and uneven texture. Although referred to as dry needling, a serum will be applied to the skin, to provide slip for the needle to work over. The serums selected will contain rejuvenating ingredients to stimulate repair and promote healing, further adding to the result of the treatment.

Inkless needling is particularly beneficial where tattooing may not necessary, such as scarring that is pitted or atrophic as in this instance, it is the texture that is of more concern. If stretch marks and scarring have become white, or hypopigmented, which means lighter than the natural skin tone, inkless needling can stimulate the natural pigmentation to come back to the area, so there is not always a need to use ink to camouflage, especially with very pale skin types where it may be harder to use pigment to blend with the natural skin tone.

Stretch marks

When the skin has subjected to rapid growth in a fairly short space of time, this can cause it to stretch beyond its capacity, due to lack of elasticity. This causes tears in the tissue fibers, resulting in visible fissures in the skin, which can sometimes appear bumpy, textured, brown, pink and eventually turning white. This is often seen in those build muscle, and women during and after pregnancy, and can become more apparent after significant weight loss.

Scarring

Atrophic scarring occurs when the skin does not produce enough collagen to re-build the tissue up to the skin’s surface during the wound healing process. This results in indentations, commonly referred to as pitted or rolling scars.

The opposite of atrophic scarring it hypertrophic and keloid scarring, where there has been an over- production of tissue during the wound healing phase, resulting in scars that form above the surface level of the skin. This causes a raised bumpy appearance or can be quite firm and large in the case of keloid scarring.

The types of scarring treated by us Mediclear Camouflage & Lesion Removal: Atrophic scarring, uneven textured scars, hypopigmented/ white scarring, self-harm scarring, cesarean scars, post-surgical scarring, and some hyperpigmented scars.

Hypopigmentation

Hypopigmentation or hypopigmented scarring is where there has been a loss of melanin, the skin’s natural pigment, leaving lighter, or white patches in the area. This can also be seen in some stretch marks, and even from minor scratches and abrasions.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyper pigmentation is when an over-production of the skin’s natural pigment, occurs during the wound healing phase, resulting in either brown-black or pink discoloration. Hyperpigmentation can sometimes be made to blend better with the natural skin tone using medical micro-pigmentation camouflage technique.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an auto immune disease which affects the skin. With vitiligo, the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks the melanin, the skin’s natural pigment. This causes white or pink patches to appear,

where there was once melanin, and can occur anywhere on the body.

There is currently no cure for vitiligo, however, medical micropigmentation can help to manage the appearance of this condition, by camouflaging the lighter patches, to blend with the rest of the skin tone.

Patch testing beforehand is advised, when considering medical tattooing for vitiligo, as the skin may not retain the ink as well.

It is likely that new patches may emerge over time since this is a systemic auto-immune disease, so tattoo camouflage can help to manage the appearance of the skin throughout this condition, helping to improve the confidence of those with the disease.

Callouses

Most commonly appearing on the toes, although not limited to, callouses form when an area of skin has been subjected to prolonged pressure and friction, regularly, resulting in a buildup of hardened skin forming on the area. This is the skin’s way of protecting the soft tissues underneath, from further trauma. This is very commonly seen on the toes, as a result of wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. Callouses are very common but can look unappealing, especially on the toes, if wearing open shoes. Medical camouflage tattooing is a great way of helping to disguise them, so you can feel comfortable wearing open toe shoes.

Minor blemishes and lesions of the skin are very common in both men and women of all ages and skin types.

There are many different types of lesions and fortunately, most of them are benign and generally harmless however, they can be unsightly and depending upon the type of lesion, and their location, they can be a real nuisance.

Minor skin lesions are usually diagnosed upon visual inspection due to their typical appearance and characteristics because they are very common, with most of the population likely to experience at least one type at some stage of life.

Here at Mediclear Camouflage & Lesion Removal, we use advanced electrolysis technique, also referred to as electro cauterization, as it is one of the safest, and quickest methods for removal and suitable for all skin types.

Electrolysis is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment, which has been practiced in medical skin care since the 18th century and later adapted into a cosmetic treatment in the 19 th century.

Whilst this treatment has been most popularly known as a method of permanent hair removal, it is highly effective for removing many common, benign lesions of the skin.

Using advanced electrolysis technique, lesions can be removed quickly and safely with little to no down- time or serious side effects.

Electrolysis is a method in which a very fine probe is used to deliver a short burst of electric current to an intended target. As the current conducts the fluid in the skin, heat is produced, which then softens and breaks down the tissue of the unwanted lesion, allowing for its easy removal, or in the case of a thread veins, the heat coagulates the blood, sealing that vessel, which then triggers the body’s own elimination process, whereby it is broken down and reabsorbed by the lymphatic system.

Skin tags (acrochordons)

These small fleshy growths are harmless and can vary in size, usually starting off at 1-2mm but can gradually grow to be 5mm. They can appear flat or pedunculated, meaning they protrude away from the skin, attached by a mushroom-like neck. Skin tags are usually found in areas that are prone to friction such as the underarms, neck, groin and underneath breasts.

Milia/Milk spots

Sometimes referred to as milk spots, milia are small hard white or yellow-ish bumps, usually found on the face. They are an accumulation of sebum(oil), Keratin and dead skin cells, that have become trapped beneath the skin and hardened but Keratin(protein). These lesions are often found on the upper and lower eyelids and cheeks.

Sebaceous Hyperplasia

They are tiny bumps, similar to milia, found on the face, typically around the forehead and temples. They are caused by an overproduction of sebocytes (sebum producing cells), which then causes the sebaceous gland to swell, forming a small donut-like, slightly raised ring, with an indented center. As with milia, they the oil becomes hardened, or trapped by the keratin formation of the skin and therefore usually requires physical removal.

Cherry angiomas/Blood spots (also known as Campbell de Morgans)

These lesions are also sometimes referred to as blood spots as they are small, bright red or pink, mole- like growths which can be flat or raised. They are caused by a collection of dilated capillaries that have pooled together and most commonly found on the face, neck and torso, on people aged 30 and over.

Facial thread veins & Spider Naevus

Thread veins are very common and most often seen on paler skin tones although can affect darker skin types too. A thread vein is a vessel that has broken away from the main vascular network and although still contains blood, is just a dead end. Often before a vessel breaks, it may become dilated and therefore becomes visible at the surface of the skin.

A spider Naevi is a small vascular lesion which can be seen just beneath the surface of the skin and takes the appearance of a spider, with a red pool formed at the center, and smaller legs branching away from the centre. These lesions are caused by minor trauma to the area such as a pinch, hard flick or even friction from wearing glasses.

The above vascular lesions can all be treated by advanced electrolysis, however, in this method is only suited to vascular lesions on the face.

Mole Hairs

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

These small brown/black lesions take the appearance of smooth, little moles, and range from 1-5 millimetres in size. There will usually be several of these lesions in the area and although the cause is unknown, they often are thought to be due to an over-activity of melanocyte cells (pigment producing cells). They are usually found on the face, neck, arms and torso on darker skin types such as skin Fitzpatrick types 4, 5 & 6.

Seborrheic Keratosis/Senile Warts

These benign lesions start off small, but can grow over time, and where there is more than 1, they often become adjoined. The colour can vary but are most often light or dark brown. Affecting mainly middle aged and mature men and women, they can be found on the face, chest, back and shoulders.

Syringoma

Syringomas are growths that form in the sweat glands. They are thought to be due to an over

production of cells in the sweat duct, leading to the development of a bump. Usually found in clusters, they are flesh coloured, or can have a white/yellowish tinge, and most often found beneath the eyes and cheek bone area. In some cases, they are present in other areas that are more prone to sweating.

There are other less common lesions that can be treated by advanced electrolysis technique so if you are unsure if you can be treated and have been told that it is a cosmetic issue rather than medical, please book consultation with us today.