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Oct 29
Corrective Pigment Camouflage: Part 2 of 3
This information is part 2 in a 3-part series. This selection will consist of distinguishing skin undertones, patch and sensitivity tests, proper equipment, pigment, technique and time frame from application to application. Pre CPC and Scar Relaxation A 33-year old patient has contractures extending from the tip of the left ear, over the zygomatic, to …
Oct 27
Skin Needling, Melanocyte Restoration and Scar Relaxation
Scar Relaxation Susan Church first introduced Scar Relaxation to the world of permanent cosmetics at the inaugural SPCP (Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals) conference in 1991, after she discovered its benefits while working on several burn survivors in concert with Dr. Grossman. As you will see, this is a process that still presents huge …
Oct 27
Corrective Pigment Camouflage: Part 1 of 3
Part I of a 3-part series. This article will deal with the consultation of a burn patient. Information will include: patient expectations, the ability to tolerate pain (pre-procedure sedation), consulting with the patient’s physician, pre-care and photos. Our primary concern is to correct tissue color defects and create the illusion of smoother looking skin. Dr. Francis Cook …
Sep 27
Q and A: An Interview with Ms. Susan Church
The following is an interview of Ms. Susan Church conducted by Michelle Lauren. Michelle Lauren: What is your favorite procedure to perform? Susan Church: Areola Restoration. The combination of anatomy and art in this procedure is intriguing. Blending these two components to “re-manufacture” nipple and areola configurations, while producing life-like results, is fascinating for …