Scar & Stretch Mark Treatments
If a scar or stretch mark draws your eye first, we can make that quieter. I work with two paramedical techniques, matched to your skin and goals.
Inkless Skin Revision v's Camouflage - What's the Difference?
Inkless Skin & Scar Revision
This advanced form of needling uses a tattoo machine and fine needles to deliver medical-grade serums deep into the tissue. By stimulating your body’s natural healing response, ISR promotes collagen production to repair stretch marks and scars from within. It is the ideal first step for smoothing raised or uneven surfaces, allowing the skin to do the "hard healing work" before we consider any colour work.
Camouflage Tattoo
For scars that are flat but visible we offer camouflage. Using a tattoo machine and custom-blended pigments, we meticulously match your natural skin tone to "fill in" the scar, effectively blending it with the surrounding skin for a seamless finish.
Your Bespoke Treatment Plan
Both methods offer a significant, long-lasting reduction in the appearance of scars. We often combine these techniques into a complete treatment plan, allowing you to feel more confident in your skin without the need to cover up.
Why Inkless Skin Revision (ISR) or Inkless Tattooing is game changing:
Inkless Skin Revision (ISR) treatments in our opinion are superior.
The advanced serum technology facilitates skin rejuvenation and enables scars to improve 60-80% without using any colour ink at all.
This means the skin is restored back very close to what is was like prior to injury. We are effectively healing the skin, rather than covering it. Afterwards you can continue to tan or self tan over the healed skin, because it's your own.
Pigment (Ink) treatments, are great for the final last touches. Blending any last colour differences or imperfections into your own skin tone.
Tanning and self tanning is still possible, however where ink has been added will remain that same colour. It's ideal for areas that don't get exposed to a lot of sun.
If you would like a quote:
1. Take 4-6 clear photos of any areas you want treated.
2. Complete the quote form below
3. You will be sent an automated email, asking to see your photos.
4. Send through your images and we can give you pricing.
Are You a Good Candidate For Inkless or Camouflage Tattooing?
We prioritise achieving natural, "camouflaged" results, so there are a few key factors we consider.
Think of your skin as a canvas – for optimal results, it needs to be suitable for the treatment. Here's what we look for:
White Scars & Stretch Marks
Ideally, your stretch marks should be white, indicating they've finished healing. Fresh or healing marks (pink, red, grey, or skin-coloured) aren't suitable for camouflage tattooing yet. We usually recommend waiting until they are 6months or older and in the mean time focus on Inkless to reduce the colour.
Flat & Smooth Texture
If your scars or stretch marks are white, flat and smooth with a similar texture to your natural skin, then you are an ideal candidate for either Inkless or Pigment camouflage tattooing. We will assess the size of the scaring and the area they are located before making a recommendation.
Raised or Coloured Scars
Most scars, are not flat or smooth and this is where we would always start with Inkless (ISR) skin revision tattooing. This process uses medical grade serums to stimulate collagen production, to smooth and flatten your stretch marks before PIgment camouflage tattooing becomes a possibility.
It's a powerful reminder that this work isn't about vanity or covering up.
It's about helping real people find real results that change their lives.
What To Expect:
Natural results, respect your skins natural healing process. Treatments consist of multiple sessions to get the results clients are looking for.
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Sessions: Most treatment plans are a series of visits, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
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Healing: Mild redness/tenderness for a few days it feels much like sun burn.
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Colour match: If pigment is an option, this is colour matched to your skin tone with a pigment reading machine, and tweaked by eye for the perfect blend.
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Realistic results: Aim is softer, quieter scars and stretch marks, not an instant obvious “erase.”
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Review points: We reassess between appointments and adjust the plan as your skin responds
If you are unsure about how this might work for you, the best next step is to book in a free video consultation:
Price Guide Inkless & Pigment
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We believe everyone deserves the freedom that comes with restorative treatments. To make your journey easier, Inkworks Studio has partnered with LoanHaus NZ who offer medical, cosmetic and training loans.
How it works:
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Consultation & Quote: We’ll discuss your goals and provide a formal quote.
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Simple Application: Once you accept, we send you an invoice to include in your LoanHaus application.
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Direct Payment: Once approved, LoanHaus pays us directly, and we can get your transformation started
Which technique is right for me?
Ideally, we would suggest using Inkless (ISR) before using any INK pigments. This is because the medical grade serums do a wonderful job of improving scars without the use of colour!
For some, that is all that's needed for a complete transformation. Your body, will use the serum to help to heal the scar reducing it in size, colour and texture before we even consider using colour. We therefore need less pigment in any camouflage treatments. Every person is different and we recommend a consultation to go through what is best for you.
What kind of scars can you treat?
Surgical scars, injury scars, breast uplift scars, tummy tuck scars, and stretch marks are all treatable with Inkless and Scar Camouflage. In some occasions we can treat hypo-pigmentation too. Vitiligo can be treated but due to the nature of underlying issue it has a 50/50 success rate.
Note: all scars must be 6 months or older in age for Inkless, and 12 months for Pigment to ensure they are not still in their self healing stage.
What kind of scars can't you treat?
Birth marks, keloid scars, melasma and hyper-perpigmentation marks are best referred to a dermatologist or Doctor for treatment and would be better suited to Laser and other clinical treatments.
Who cannot be treated?
You cannot be treated if under skin medications such as: Cortisone, Steriods, Accutane, Ro-accutane, Retin-A or Renova. We also cannot treat Spider veins, Varicose veins, Under eye dark circles, birthmarks, keloid scars. We cannot treat you during pregnancy or with a blood disorder.
If you are under good management we may be able to treat you with; High blood pressure, using Blood thinners, or with Diabetes or Compromised Immune System. We may request a doctor clearance to confirm you heal well from wounds.
Can you treat all skin tones?
Usually yes, although it's important to note that darker skin tones have a higher inflammation response to lighter skin tones. These scars are often larger, deeper and as a result have thinner scar tissue. Darker skin tones will take longer to heal, and are usually better suited to Inkless (ISR) than the Pigment Camouflage technique. T
Those with darker skin tones may also require less invasive sessions, and more of them in order to get to the ideal result.
How do you match my skin tone?
Inkless (ISR) uses a medical grade clear serum and we deposit the serum into the scar to trigger a resurfacing healing of the scar so no colour matching is required.
Pigment (INK) Camouflage uses coloured pigments that are matched to your skin tone using NUE Conceal skin tone reader. This electronic device will read your tone and pigment match for the perfect blend.
Over time and with age our skin actually gets lighter. The NUE Conceal pigments are therefore semi-permanent and designed to fade gently over time (5-8 years). This means further down the track you can gently top up if necessary, and we can adjust the colour to suit you as you age.
What pigments do you use?
All scar & stretch mark INK camouflage treatments are done using the NUE Conceal pigments designed especially for scars. They are not to be confused with harsh tattoo inks and this allows us to mimic the natural layers of the skin.
With each session we can adjust the colours slightly to mimic the translucent nature of skin, for the best and most undetectable results.
Note: Any areas treated with INK camouflage cannot undergo any laser. Please ensure any laser sessions are completed before considering this treatment.
Can I still tan with camouflage treatments?
Inkless (ISR) is perfect for those who wish to continue tanning. This is because we're restoring the scar back to healthier skin, prior to its injury.
Pigment (INK) injects skin tone ink into the scars. By matching it back to you skin tone, the scar will feel disguised. During the tanning process this scar will stay the same colour as the tattoo skin tone and cannot fluctuate in lightness and darkness like surrounding skin. By removing the whiteness you will find it still blends with a tan as there is less contrast.
How long is the recovery?
There is little to no downtime after each session and most clients return to work the same day. Minimal swelling and tenderness may occur for up to 5 days, with redness gradually fading over the following weeks as the area moves through different stages of healing, from dark to light.
Post-care instructions are provided immediately after your session to support the best possible result.
Full healing typically takes 4–6 weeks, though this varies depending on age, hormone levels, diet, general health, sun exposure, and pigmentation tendencies. Those prone to hyperpigmentation may find healing takes a little longer.
Pre and Post Care Guide
In order for you to heal properly there is some things you need to know before and after your treatments. This will allow the skin the best possible conditions for rejuvenation.
Please download the Pre and Post Treatment guide below and check this information carefully, and time your appointments accordingly: