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Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2]

## Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Conceal Abnormalities
* 3 How to Use
* 4 Advice for cosmetic camouflage

## Overview

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Camouflage Cosmetic is a make-up and is the application of creams and/or powders to conceal colour or contour irregularities or abnormalities of the face or body. Cosmetic camouflage creams were first developed by plastic surgeons during World War II to cover the massive burns received by fighter pilots. Nowadays, men, women and children can use cosmetic camouflage.

## Conceal Abnormalities

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* Birthmarks
* Rosacea
* Vitiligo
* Chloasma
* Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
* Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate
* Veins
* Burns
* Scarring from surgery, trauma, acne, etc
* Tattoos
* Many other dermatological conditions

## How to Use

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Concealing – concealers are thicker and more opaque than regular foundation makeup. They effectively cover healed incision lines from surgery, scars and/or bruises on your face or body. Concealers are usually creamy products and come in a variety of shades to match the natural color of the skin. Sometimes they are blended with color correctors to achieve a good color match.

Color correcting – color correctors are used to disguise the yellowish shade of a bruise or the overall redness from a burn. Color correctors come in tints, purple corrector blended with concealer neutralises yellow skin tones, while green corrector yields a brown tone to neutralise redness.

Contouring – contouring corrects the irregular facial surface contours by creating dimension using light and shadow. Dark colors make swellings or protrusions appear to recede, while light colors make surface depressions appear shallower. To achieve contouring you need a highlighter, which is about 2 shades lighter than your concealer, and a contour shadow, which is about 2 shades darker. Powdered blush-type products are best suited for contouring.

It is important to remove camouflage cosmetics from your face and neck every night before you go to bed. Because of their waterproof nature, an oily cleansing cream or lotion may be needed to wipe off the makeup. Follow by cleaning with soap and water or your normal facial cleansing routine. Camouflage cosmetics used elsewhere on the body can be left on for 3 or 4 days before removing them and re-applying.

## Advice for cosmetic camouflage

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It may take some practice to achieve a satisfactory final appearance. In some countries, hospitals, charities or societies hold cosmetic camouflage clinics where individual's camouflage requirements are assessed. For example, Look Good Feel Better®, a charitable programme sponsored by the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CFTA) and organised by the Cancer Society in New Zealand, runs cosmetic workshops throughout the country to improve the self-esteem of women dealing with the side-effects of cancer. Similar programmes are available in the USA and many other countries.

Standard everyday makeup may be sufficient for your needs. The important thing is to use products that are hypoallergenic and fragrance free. Your doctor or dermatologist may recommend special cosmetic camouflage products available through your pharmacy.

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Incision • Excision • Microsurgery • Chemosurgery • Electrosurgery • Laser surgery • Dermabrasion • Liposuction

Common procedures|

Autograft • Allograft • Xenograft

Cosmetic surgery|

Abdominal etching • Abdominoplasty • Blepharoplasty• Mammoplasty (Breast augmentation • Breast reduction • Breast lift) • Buttock Augmentation • Chemical peel • Labiaplasty • Rhinoplasty • Otoplasty • Rhytidectomy • Suction-Assisted Lipectomy • Chin augmentation • Cheek augmentation • Collagen / fat / hyaluronic acid and other tissue filler injections • Laser skin resurfacing

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Craniofacial surgery • Hand surgery • Microsurgery • Cosmetic surgery • Pediatric plastic surgery • Burn surgery

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Burns • Traumatic injuries (e.g. facial bone fractures • Congenital abnormalities (e.g. Cleft palate) • Developmental abnormalities • Infection or Disease • Removal of cancers or tumors (e.g. mastectomy for a breast cancer)

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