Second Skin Camo

CAMOUFLAGE

What to expect

Following the procedure, expect the treated area to appear red and inflamed initially. Within the next day or two, the inflammation will subside, though redness may persist for about a week before transitioning to a dark brown colour. Increased cell turnover from needling may cause the skin to feel slightly dry and develop a crusty texture during this period. Itchiness is also common during this stage of the healing. It is important to keep the area moisturized. The brown will get lighter as skin heals. The lightening process varies client to client. 30% – 50% of the pigment may fade during the healing process. Area may appear to be healed, but camouflage can take 6-8 weeks to heal mostly but will continue to heal up to 9-10 months, (longer if skin is darker). If you are unsure of healing status please text pictures.

  1. Leave wrap on for 4 hours.
  2.  Make sure all clothes that touch your skin are clean. Sleep in clean sheets. Use clean bath towel. You have open wounds that can take up to 48 hours to close. You do not want to get bacteria in and cause an infection.
  3.  Do not let your pet(s) lie on, lick, or rub against your the treated area.
  4. Ice the area on and off for 10 minutes 3 times a day for the first 2 days. Put the cold compress in the fridge NOT freezer.
  5. Apply provided ointment twice a day for a week. After a week keep moisturizing with Aveeno, Curel, Eucerin or Citaphil. Pure cocoa or shea butter, or coconut oil can also be used.
  6.  You can shower after 24 hours. Do not use really hot water, lukewarm is preferred. No shampoo.
  7.  Use unscented soap. Do not lather it on the treated areas. Use it on the rest of your body and leave the treated areas alone.
  8.  Avoid fragrance for 4 days.
  9.  Do not use moisturizer or other creams on the treated area..only use the serum until finished.
  10.  Avoid jeans for 1 week.
  11.  No working out for 4 days.
  12.  Avoid saunas hot yoga, lakes, oceans or any large body/form of water for at least 2 weeks.
  13. No pools or hot tubs for 6-8 weeks.
  14.  Avoid tanning beds, lasers, body, RF treatments or other skin treatments for the healing period.
  15.  Do not scrub or scratch areas. Treated areas will scab over, peel, darken and then lighten up. This is all NORMAL! Please be patient. Clients find massaging the serum lightly helps with the itching. DO NOT PICK at the scabs.
  16.  Keep treated area out of the sun and tanning beds for 8 weeks or until healed.
  17.  If tender, you can take a Tylenol after the treatment, Advil is NOT recommended.
  18.  If hyperpigmentation occurs, we need to wait until it subsides to perform the second session.
  19.  When leaving the appointment, it is recommended to have a snack. Your body uses up a lot of energy during the treatment and refuelling is recommended.
  20.  Although rare, excessive swelling or allergic reaction may occur. If excessive swelling occurs, you should consult your doctor. If any allergic reaction causes difficulty breathing and/or swelling, call 911 or go to the Emergency room immediately.