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Skin repigmentation tattoo, micropigmentation, camouflage: the terms explained
The same treatment goes by many names. Knowing them helps you search, compare clinics and ask the right questions.
Search for help with scars, stretch marks or vitiligo and you will find a dozen different names. Here is a plain-English glossary.
| Term | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Camouflage tattoo | Skin-tone pigment placed to blend a lighter mark into the surrounding skin |
| Skin repigmentation tattoo | Another name for camouflage, often used for vitiligo and pale scars |
| Paramedical tattooing | Cosmetic tattooing for skin concerns rather than decoration |
| Medical tattooing | Often used interchangeably with paramedical tattooing |
| Micropigmentation | Placing pigment in the skin; used for camouflage, SMP and PMU |
| Corrective or scar tattoo | Commonly used for scar camouflage |
| Inkless camouflage | A technique without pigment, for some light marks and texture |
What SKINEAV offers
At SKINEAV I focus on camouflage for stretch marks, scars, burn and injury scars, vitiligo and some hyperpigmentation, plus inkless camouflage.
“We don’t fix texture, we fix color.”
Evelyn Alvares Vega, founder of SKINEAV
Is repigmentation the same as treating vitiligo?
No. A repigmentation tattoo adds cosmetic colour to stable patches. It does not treat the condition, and it is not the same as medical repigmentation therapies a dermatologist may discuss with you.
Real results and real moments
Why the names matter
When you compare clinics, ask what they mean by their terms and whose healed work you are looking at. The name matters less than the result and the honesty of the assessment.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is a skin repigmentation tattoo the same as camouflage?
Usually yes. Both describe placing skin-tone pigment to blend lighter areas into the surrounding skin.
Does a repigmentation tattoo cure vitiligo?
No. It is a cosmetic option for stable patches and does not treat the condition.