Get skin confident again! Dublin, Ireland - SCAR & STRETCHMARK CAMOUFLAGE
Scar Camouflage, Stretch Marks, Vitiligo | Dublin, Ireland. Serving Cork, Galway, Limerick
Paramedical Camouflage Training & Treatments — Dublin, Ireland
Kandor Co. trains camouflage practitioners across 11 countries. Ireland is next. Accredited. Taught by the practitioner who developed the method.
Why practitioners come to us
We teach colour properly. Most camouflage training teaches shade selection — hold the pigment against the skin, pick the nearest. That works on a narrow range of skin and fails on everything else.
We teach you to build your client's colour from base shades and adjusters, correcting for undertone, and mixing for how pigment looks once healed rather than on the day. Pigment settles lighter and cooler than it goes in. Get that wrong and it heals ashy six weeks later — the single most common failure in camouflage work worldwide, and it shows most on deeper skin tones.
It's the reason the method exists. Keira Walcott has lived with vitiligo since she was 11, on mixed race skin. Nothing on the market matched her, so she built the system and then the training.
And it's why people travel for this. Award winning academy. Students trained across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania, Nigeria, Jamaica, the Isle of Man, Russia — and Ireland. Now, we are coming to you instead of you coming to us.
TRAINING:
What you'll be certified in
Two techniques, taught together because most clients need both.
Inkless medical needling — stretch marks, and preparing textured, raised or darker scars. No pigment.
Pigment camouflage — flat white scars, vitiligo, hypopigmentation and areola restoration.
Plus everything around the treatment: tissue assessment, contraindications and client screening, consultation structure, aftercare protocols, and the business side: insurance, registration, pricing, consent and record keeping.
Around 75% of our own client work is surgical scarring. Tummy tucks and breast surgery especially.
The format
Online first. Access the moment you book. Your kit ships the same day, including our own CPSR certified, ISO 22716 manufactured peptide ampoules — the same ones we use in clinic.
Then one full day in person, one to one. Practical work in the morning, weighted to whatever you want more time on. A real model in the afternoon.
Then ongoing support, free and permanent. Message about a case whenever you need to. That doesn't expire.
You don't need to feel ready for the model day. That day is the practice.
You bring your model
For dates outside the UK, you can source your own — you know people locally, and it becomes your own portfolio piece, but if we have available models we can provide one.
Hosting
Run a clinic or academy in Ireland? Hosting brings the date forward and there are meaningful terms for hosts. Please contact us to enquire about hosting.
Skin camouflage is a type of medical or paramedical tattooing called micro-pigmentation so you may also hear it referred to as - "corrective pigment camouflage" (CPC), "corrective camouflage," "skin repigmentation," "scar camouflage," "camouflage tattooing," and "skin colour tattooing"..
MODELS WANTED — DUBLIN
We're offering treatment at discounted costs to a small number of people in Dublin.
Scars, stretch marks, vitiligo. Performed by Keira Walcott, or by a trainee under her direct supervision at every stage (in exchange for a content or student portfolio)
What's included: full consultation · the treatment · aftercare products and written instructions · a follow-up session.
What we treat
Surgical scars — tummy tuck, C-section, breast surgery / any surgical procedure · self-harm scars, handled privately and without commentary · burn scars, assessed individually · mature white or silver stretch marks · stable vitiligo · hypopigmentation · areola restoration after mastectomy or top surgery.
We also want correction cases — camouflage that healed grey or ashy elsewhere. That's usually fixable, and it's valuable training.
What we can't treat
Pregnancy or breastfeeding women · keloid tendency without specialist assessment · isotretinoin currently or within 3 months · under 18s.
How it works for you
You send photographs and complete a medical history. We tell you honestly whether you're suitable — and if you're not, we tell you why and what to do instead.
Every application is read personally. You'll speak to a human before anything is decided.
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO APPLY TO BE A MODEL - THANK YOU!
What is scar camouflage permanent makeup?
Through the process of micropigmentation, artists can conceal and completely hide stretch marks and scars by depositing specially formulated, colour matched skin safe pigments into the skin's scar tissue or discoloured areas so that the damaged area's colour blends in with the surrounding skin. There will undoubtedly be improvement, with almost one hundred percent concealment in as little as two sessions. We stick with one brand of pigment ink for optimum results, colour pay off and stability. Please keep in mind that the stretch mark tattoo cover up method just makes stretch marks, scarring and discolouration appear far less noticeable; it does not eliminate them completely.
Who can get scar camouflage?
Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible for scar camouflage SPMU treatment, male or female, as long as you are overall in good health. It is best to perform over scar tissue or stretch marks etc at least a year after the scar or discolouration’s formation. The general guideline is that the scar must be older than six months before you contemplate having it concealed with micropigmentation and must no longer be red or pink. It's advisable to wait until the scar stops changing colour to enquire. The treatment is fantastic for; self harm scars, surgery scars, stretch marks, plastic surgery scars, cleft palate scars, injury scars, congenital anomalies and vitiligo.
Can I tan and have skin camouflage? What happens If I use fake tan or sunbathe with skin camouflage?
In order for the semi-permanent skin camouflage treatment to be effective, your skin must not be tanned, however if you religiously use sunless tanning equipment/products and want to match to this shade you will need to be willing to sign a waiver stating this. This is necessary since the colour matched pigments for skin camouflage must be mixed to match your natural skin tone. Your treated scar will seem darker than the surrounding skin if your tan fades, resulting in an unattractive mismatch, and vice-versa. If you do not always use sunless tanning techniques do not book this treatment until after one month of returning from holiday or active sunbathing. Do not book this treatment less than 3 weeks before your holiday. When it comes to tanning in the sun, the ‘tattooed’ area will not tan along with your natural skin, however the area will look a lot more uniform and much less noticeable than having the contrast from your previous pale white scar. Did you know - stretch marks do not tan either!
Does the scar camouflage treatment hurt?
We will make sure to offer you the option to apply numbing cream if your scarring is sensitive or you are nervous due to never having skin/scar camouflage, SPMU or tattoos. This is not really required as the pain rating on more sensitive clients is 2/10 and for more tolerant people it is virtually painless.
How long does scar camouflage last?
Scar camouflaging of the skin lasts about 2 years. You can opt for top up treatments to maintain the longeivity and look of your treatment.
Is there any aftercare for scar camouflage?
Yes. Your skin will be red and raised after treatement which is completely normal and part of the process. Your skin will start to develop a protective scab following your treatment. Exact healed results will not be visible for 3-4 weeks after your treatment however the redness will reduce a few days after treatment and then the treated area will become darker than your skin. Do not panic. This protective layer needs to shed before the pigment we applied becomes clear. After 12 hours you can remove the wrap and wash the treated area with warm water without any alcohol-based soap. Completely blot dry using just patting motions. Don't scrub. Do not rub. Moisture is a favourite of bacteria, so make sure the skin is absolutely dry then apply a thin layer of your healing ointment. The day after - apply balm, Aquaphor or Bepanthem 2-3x a day for a week, when washing avoid using soap on the area. Keep your fingers away from the pigmented region that is healing unless they are clean and do not pick or scratch the treated area. Infection may occur if the treated area is touched with dirty hands, dirty cotton swabs, used goods, or other objects. Use a fresh cotton swab to contact the area if necessary.
Is there anything to avoid after scar camouflage treatment?
No hot yoga, steam rooms, saunas, swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean, or exposing the treated region to sunlight until the camouflaged area has healed. The pigment will fade in the light. Till the treated area has healed, avoid applying makeup there. You run the risk of infecting the micropigmentation or harming it in another way. No direct sun or sun tanning beds for 4 weeks. Do not apply any SPF, lotion, creams or retinols - anything other than healing ointment - until the area is completely healed. You will not be able to have laser on the area.
Is there any downtime?
No. You can go straight back to work or your day-to-day activities, it is advisable to avoid vigorous exercise for a few days so keep it light.
How much does scar camouflage cost, what is stretch mark camouflage tattoo price?
Depending on the size of the surface area being treated the cost of skin camouflage micropigmentation varies, but a session (e.g stomach stretch marks, double hip stretch marks) typically costs around £375, and very small singular areas (like a face lift scar) from £90. It is quick and easy to receive an exact figure and we can even do this virtually through images in your FREE consultation! Top ups are free if a correction is needed within 6 weeks i.e if the pigment did not take. A standard top up would be from £100* dependant on the skin state and length of time since the previous session. Just pop us a message when you’re ready and we can let you know.
Who is exempt from scar camouflage skin treatments?
Sadly we cannot perform skin camouflage on; port wine stains, any high capillary areas like rosaria, dark areas and liver spots, granuloma, skin chemical/acid peeled, anything pink, red or raised, anyone pregnant, anyone with heart problems, uncontrolled blood pressure or if you’re on blood thinners, diabetes, out of control psoriasis.
Do I need a patch test for scar camouflage?
Yes. It is ideal for you to have a patch test at least 24 hours prior. If you insist on not having one you must be willing to sign a waiver!
Are there any risks involved with scar camouflage?
Possible risks include: using an inexperienced practitioner, allergic reaction to pigment or equipment, infection from poor sterilization or poor hygiene, unnatural or undesirable appearance after treatment.
Where are you based?
Kandor Co. is a UK academy based in Bedford and Nottingham, with
students trained across 11 countries. We're currently arranging
our Irish training date in Dublin, and treating a small
number of models there at reduced cost.
If you're in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick or anywhere in
Ireland, apply below and we'll be in touch with dates.