Dermink 

Scar & Skin Medical micropigmentation

The above patient underwent a double mastectomy, unfortunately her  areoles were placed in the wrong area.  The physician then attempted to remove the pigmented 'areola" using a Q-switched laser - the result was paradoxical darkening of the areola.

Surgery was required to rectify the problem.

Attempting to remove any  light coloured tattoo with high-energy pulsed lasers should be approached with extreme caution. A small test site should be performed prior to treatment.

In the above 'before' Scar Camouflage was attempted by a beautician using tattoo inks, the end result was badly mismatched skin making the scars appear more noticeable than prior to having the procedure.

Multiple treatments were required to remove the ink and re-pigment the scars using medical grade pigments.

Q Switcher Laser Hyperpigmentation

The above images show low grade tattoo ink being used by an inexperienced practitioner in an attempt to camouflage stretchmarks . The results were dark streaks down the patient’s forearm. Multiple treatments were needed to remove the ink and the skin was then re-pigmented with medical grade pigments.

Corrections

           Before Correction                                    After ink removed and regimented

Medical pigments are not the same as Tattoo inks, they do not behave the same in the body.  There is no FDA regulation on tattoo pigments, you can buy Chinese imported inks on eBay for a few dollars. There's no telling what made up the pigment.

    Before Correction                   After Correction

When it comes to scar and skin camouflage, natural-looking results are essential and medical camouflage procedures should not be taken lightly.

Restoring flawed patches of skin takes a high degree of skill, technique and artistry in order to produce a natural look. An inexperienced or unqualified person can easily leave a very visible, permanent mistake.

Another consideration and concern is the increasing variety of pigments and diluents that other practitioners may use. Although a number of colour additives are approved for use, using an unapproved colour additive makes the ink adulterated.

Many pigments used in tattoo inks are not approved for skin contact; some are industrial grade colours that are used for printers' ink or automobile paint. Despite advances in laser technology, removing a tattoo is a painstaking process, usually involving several treatments and considerable expense. Complete removal without scarring may not be possible. However some inks cannot be removed by lasers.