Cosmetic Skin Camouflage is a non-invasive medical based scar camouflage treatment, which helps to enhance confidence and self-esteem by camouflaging and improving the appearance of scars and skin conditions.
Jane McPhail who is a Plastic Surgery Burns Prosthetist, specialises in Cosmetic Skin Camouflage treatments and Medico-legal Expert Witness Reports in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence cases, suitable for the following:
Personal Injury
- Burns
- Chemical burns
- Electric burns
- Dog bites
- Facial disfigurement
- Grit injuries
- Scarring
- Skin damage
- Skin discolouration
- Skin grafts
- Skin pigmentation
Clinical Negligence
- Breast surgery scars
- Cosmetic surgery scars
- Cosmetic & beauty treatments
- Dental scars
- Laser burns
- Medical infusions
Medico-legal examinations
- Desk top
- Face to face
- Remote
- Domiciliary Home Visit
Medico-legal Expert Witness
Jane McPhail has many years’ experience, as an Expert Witness since 2000 and has undergone Bond Solon medico-legal training in Personal Injury. All reports are compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules Part 35.
Referrals are accepted on a private basis, from Solicitors and Insurers for the following:
- Medico-legal Expert Witness
- Rehabilitation
- Private Patient Referrals
Skin Camouflage experts are required to undergo specialist training and require certification in order, to consult patients and practice. Cosmetic Skin Camouflage supports in the long-term management of scars and various skin conditions to conceal colour differences, which is a self-management approach.
Aesthetic Skin Camouflage products are specialised to blend with the natural skin colour. The specialist cosmetic skin camouflage products are specifically designed to disguise a dominant colour or to blend with the colour of the surrounding skin.
The Skin Camouflage products are waterproof, smudge-proof, long-lasting, and sweat proof when correctly applied using the expert advice from Jane. The Cosmetic Skin Camouflage products are suitable for women or men and for children over the age of five years.
Following an initial Skin Camouflage medico-legal examination or assessment, to ascertain whether the treatment will be beneficial, Jane can provide a camouflage tuition appointment which includes a skin colour match technique to find the optimum match for the surrounding tissues by blending various shades.
During this appointment, specially formulated Skin Camouflage creams are applied directly onto the skin to find the closest match. This is the most accurate way to ensure the colour match is as close as possible. Finishing powder is then applied to make the cream waterproof and to help prevent movement of the creams by clothing or water.
With tuition, these Cosmetic Skin Camouflage products provide a natural finish unlike commercially available products.
Jane McPhail has many years’ experience in scar management and is passionate at understanding her patient requirements, as Jane is aware that scarring and skin complaints can cause significant distress, upset and anxiety to daily life. She is therefore able to offer various treatments to alleviate symptoms, to flatten and improve the general appearance of many types of scarring.
Skin Camouflage FAQ
What is Cosmetic Skin Camouflage?
Skin Camouflage treatment is the application of specialist, highly-pigmented (containing a lot of colur) powders and creams which can be applied to the skin, thus reducing the appearance of scars, marks or skin defects. Cosmetic Skin Camouflage products can be applied to the face and body.
Cosmetic Skin Camouflage creams and powders come in a wide selection of shades and colours so they can be matched to an individual’s skin tone. A skin colour match with Jane McPhail will ensure that the correct colour is selected for you.
Which Skin Conditions is Camouflage Treatment suitable for?
Skin Camouflage Treatment is suitable for a wide range of skin conditions such as:
Can Skin Camouflage reduce the appearance of indented/raised scarring?
Skin Camouflage products are designed for covering an area of skin with a colour that matches the surrounding area, however it is unable to level out a raised area or fill an indented area and is unable correct the texture of the skin. Skin Camouflage is not recommended for use on dry, broken, or inflamed skin, such as eczema, fungal or viral infections.
Are Skin Camouflage products waterproof?
Skin Camouflage creams and products are waterproof and sweatproof as they are specifically designed and have specially-formulated finishing powder, therefore they are suitable for use while swimming, showering, and playing sports.
Skin camouflage examinations and assessments are available in the Midlands, Chesire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Merseyside, London and Greater Manchester.
