Disappearing Act

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. Stretch marks tend to emerge during Growth spurts that happen in puberty, pregnancy, rapid weight loss or gain, or weight training when you have rapid muscle growth.

As my professor always said, “We are not magicians, we’re estheticians.” Estheticians have the knowledge to conjure concoctions to help people feel better about the appearance and texture of their skin. Now, estheticians can help camouflage or reduce the appearance of unsightly stretch marks. This technology is the latest and hottest up-and-coming trend in the beauty industry, and this procedure can be performed by esthetician and/or cosmetic tattoo artist, depending on the product selection.

Inkless stretch mark camouflage is a medical grade serum with featuring stem cells, as well as vitamins and minerals to help reproduce the collagen needed to help conceal the stretch mark, improving its appearance, color and size. The technique is performed with a microneedling or tattoo machine, used to insert the mixture of stem cells, vitamins, and minerals, causing a controlled damage that facilitates cell turnover and stimulates the skin to produce collagen to improve texture. The right combination of ingredients in the serum can work wonders on the appearance of stretch marks.

Due to the rapid emergence of technology in this field, consider adding a cosmetic tattoo license to your resume. Training typically takes just a few days; however, it is imperative you receive proper training from a reputable institution to avoid poor technique that can lead to irreversible damage. Once properly trained and licensed, this is a fantastic new treatment to add to your offerings, sure to become a profitable revenue stream as it gains popularity in this industry.