Surgical scars · Orthopaedic
Knee, shoulder and spine surgery scars: camouflage options
Orthopaedic scars often sit over joints that move all day. That affects how they heal and how they respond to camouflage.
Knee replacements, ACL repairs, shoulder surgery and spinal surgery leave scars that are often long, straight and very visible in shorts, swimwear or open-back clothing.
Why joints matter
Skin over a knee or shoulder stretches every time you move. Scars in these places can widen as they mature, and some become raised. Wide, flat, pale scars are often good camouflage candidates. Raised or thick ones are not changed by pigment.
“We don’t fix texture, we fix color.”
Evelyn Alvares Vega, founder of SKINEAV
Timing
Orthopaedic recovery is long. The scar needs to be fully healed and mature, and your surgeon or physiotherapist should be comfortable that the area has settled. If you have further surgery planned in the same area, wait until it is done.
Real results and real moments
Spine and back scars
Back scars are often long and you cannot see them yourself, but they show in swimwear. Because the back sees less sun, the skin around them may be quite even in tone, which can help the match.
How it works at SKINEAV
- Photo or callSend a photo or book a free phone consult. Honest first answer.
- Assessment & colour testIn clinic, Evelyn checks your skin and tests a custom formula.
- TreatmentPigment placed precisely, only where it is needed, one-on-one.
- Heal & reviewThe colour settles over weeks; follow-ups are planned if needed.
Healing around joints
Movement during healing can rub the area. We plan the session around your activity: avoid intense physio or training that stretches the area hard for the first days, wear loose clothing, and keep it out of the sun.
What to send for a first answer
Photos in daylight, one straight-on and one from the side, with the joint relaxed. Tell me how long ago the surgery was.
Frequently asked questions
Can a knee replacement scar be camouflaged?
Often yes, if it is fully mature, flat or nearly flat, and lighter than the surrounding skin.
Should I wait until physiotherapy is finished?
It is best to wait until your surgeon or physiotherapist is comfortable that the area has settled.