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Micropigmentation used to be called cosmetic tattooing but in reality the term doesn’t really do this treatment justice.

So, we no longer refer to it as tattooing although it does of course follow the same principle. Many people will have heard of Microblading, which is a popular form of semi-permanent eyebrow architecture.

But not so many are familiar with Micropigmentation, a similar treatment but one which is carried out using a sterile needle and state of the art machine not a blade.

I like to call it putting colour back into people’s lives.

Micropigmentation is the implantation of medically graded semi-permanent colour pigment into the upper layer of the skin, the Dermis, using a sterile needle. It is more commonly known as Semi-permanent make-up.

Here at Marcia Cosmetic Tattoo Clinic we pride ourselves on being one of the very few clinics in the North West to specialise solely in Micropigmentation.

As well as the cosmetic procedures we offer, including eyebrow, eyeliner and lip enhancements, we are also kept busy with our many medical treatments.

This includes the intricate replacing of colour on the face, scalp and body where natural pigment may have been lost due to illness, accident or surgery.

Medical Micropigmentation treatments come in many forms from replacement of a nipple and areola following breast reconstruction post breast cancer to improving the appearance of a scar, giving the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp and camouflaging areas of the skin if pigmentation has been lost.

We work with a number of leading medical consultants and health professionals who understand, and want to learn more, about the benefits that medical tattooing can bring to the patients in their care.

Vitiligo is a skin disorder which can affect people of all ages and race. It is caused by a deficiency in the melanocyte cells which produce pigment and give the skin it’s colour. Because it is so visible, the patchy appearance of Vitiligo can be distressing, and it is quite difficult to cover up large areas of the skin with make-up.

If the client’s medical history and the area is suitable for Micropigmentation then skin coloured pigments are blended and implanted into the hypo-pigmented skin, camouflaging the appearance of Vitiligo. This is carried out over several sessions which are spaced weeks apart giving excellent results.

We can also help clients suffering with Alopecia who may be looking to enhance their brows and eyelashes or who want us to create hairlines and fill in patches where there is hair loss. This can be achieved using scalp micropigmentation.

Alopecia is hair loss that occurs when a person’s immune system attacks their hair follicles. Where this has happened realistic brows can be created with medical tattooing giving the illusion of ultra fine hairs.

If eyelashes have been lost a semi-permanent natural eyelash enhancement or fine semi-permanent eyeliner can give amazing definition without the constant need to reapply make-up. This treatment can restore confidence in the appearance for anyone, male or female, affected by this condition.

Scientifically speaking, the term Alopecia refers, in general, to hair loss.

There are many different types of Alopecia and various degrees of severity resulting in either partial or total hair loss. In modern society we have come to understand Alopecia to mean the total loss of hair on the scalp and/or the body, but there are different forms.

For example, a client with Alopecia Totalis client will have lost all hair on the scalp but will have maintained their eyebrows and eyelashes as well as body and facial hair.

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An Alopecia Universalis client, as the name implies, has completely lost all hair on the head, face, and body.

Alopecia is enigmatic since its cause in not fully understood and the duration of time that someone may have the condition is unknown. It may be temporary or it may last many years. All of this uncertainty makes it difficult for clients to choose a remedy.

The medical community has posted that Alopecia is an auto-immune condition that attacks the hair follicles. Regardless of the reason, there is a change to the skin texture and condition as a result, thereby making the majority of current hair loss solutions unreliable or unsuitable.

Scalp micropigmentation is a non-surgical treatment used to treat hair loss for both male and female clients. It is an incredible life-changing treatment that is suitable for different stages of hair loss on all ages, colours and skin types and lasts up to five years.

Women are using scalp micropigmentation to replace lost hair density caused by Alopecia, hormonal changes, pregnancy or medication. Many women experience thinning hair at some point in their lives, for a variety of reasons. SMP provides the appearance of a thicker, fuller head of hair to restore your look, and your confidence.

Micropigmentation can also be used to treat both scars and burns with a process called Multi Trepannic Collagen Actuation (MCA), also known as Micro Needling. This can only be done 12 months after the skin has initially healed. Usually, MCA is offered first, before considering adding any pigment into the scar, as it will improve the canvas of the skin ready for the pigment.

MCA works by stimulating the collagen, elastin and melanin activity in the skin forcing it to repair itself naturally. Using skilled techniques the area is treated helping to blend the scar with the surrounding healthy skin. Re-pigmenting the scar, flattening and relaxing the taught tissue helps improve the overall appearance.

If it is still required, pigment can be added to the area in a minimalistic way to improve the colour and tone of the scar tissue. This is known as Skin Camouflage.

After breast reconstruction, or mastopexy, ladies may have been left with no or partial areola or nipples. Medical micropigmentation can be used to recreate, correct, colour and contour the areola commonly known as a ‘nipple tattoo’. If only one breast has been reconstructed then pigments are expertly blended to match the existing areola.

The 3D nipple enhancement is created using light and shade to give the illusion of protrusion, texture and detail whether a nipple has been surgically recreated or not, the results are very realistic.

Following a breast reduction a post surgical scar may remain around the areola. The appearance of scarring can be reduced by blending pigments that are then blushed

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through the areola into the scar tissue camouflaging the scar.

Before any treatment begins we offer a full consultation, allergy test and colour and skin tone analysis. The consultation will also cover the desired shape, method of application and any other questions clients may have.

We like to keep in touch throughout the healing process then the client is invited back for a review and second treatment known as a ‘top up’ if required.

We feel very humble and honoured to help and be part of any of our clients’ journeys on the road to the recovery.

So I was thrilled that my work was recognised with a ‘Most life changing procedure’ Award after I treated a lady at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for a charity called Dans Fund for Burns. This lady went from refusing to leave the house because of her appearance to now standing up in front of an audience to deliver speeches on mental health and well being.

That’s what really makes my job worthwhile, making a positive difference to people’s lives.

Marcia Medical & Cosmetic Clinic 10a Shaftesbury Avenue Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7LY

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