Skin by Mel G

Skin by Mel G operates as Skin By Mel G LLC and was founded by Melissa, who owns the business and provides treatments there. The studio sits on Cherry Lane in Laurel, Maryland. Clients come from across Maryland and from other states, most from Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. The business describes its studio as clean and safe, and says its mission centers on empathy, compassion and client confidence.

The inkless option works with fine needles that deliver FDA-approved serums, natural oils and vitamins, with no ink or pigment. The business describes it as similar to micro-needling, using gentle micro-abrasions to support collagen and elastin. It is offered for stretch marks on the arms, buttocks, legs and breasts. Sessions usually run 60 to 90 minutes depending on how many areas are treated, and clients report pain around 3 out of 10. The treated area is typically red and inflamed for around 72 hours. Healing takes about 1 to 3 months, or 3 to 6 months for darker skin, and many clients begin to see results within 30 to 120 days. The business says many clients see 20% to 80% improvement after one session and that its advanced treatments have reduced the appearance of 95% of stretch marks and scars. Results vary, and aftercare advises avoiding tanning and swimming for 40 days.

Ink camouflage uses fine needles to set pigment matched to the client's skin tone into the upper dermal layer. It is offered for stretch marks from pregnancy, weight fluctuations or growth spurts. A session usually runs 1 to 2 hours. Many marks are treated in a single visit, though deeper or older ones can need more. Pigment may fade over time, so touch-ups are recommended, and some clients go 3 to 5 years or longer between them. The treatment suits marks at least a year old that have fully healed, but not dark scars or raised stretch marks. Before a session, clients are asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for at least two days, and to limit sun and tanning for at least two weeks. Stretch mark treatments are not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Scar lightening targets hyperpigmentation in keloid, hypertrophic and surgical scars, using serums, creams and other topical treatments, with needling for some treatments. Possible ingredients named on the site include vitamin C, niacinamide and hydroquinone. The business describes its scar lightening products as medical-grade and says the team has a background in reconstructive surgery and non-invasive scar treatments. It often takes a series of treatments over time. Scar neutralization uses custom-blended corrective pigments for dark or hyperpigmented scars, including lipo and surgery scars, trauma scars, dark acne marks, C-section scars and breast surgery scars. It requires a consultation first, is not performed on lips, active acne or intimate areas, and is described as having minimal downtime and mild to moderate discomfort.

Every treatment starts with a free consultation to assess skin type, the extent of the stretch marks or scars and any previous treatments. Estimates for inkless treatment are given after evaluation, since cost depends on size, area and severity. Payment plans are offered, including paying over 6 or 12 months or in 4 interest-free payments. Clients must be 18 or older to book. Written aftercare instructions are provided, and the business does not offer laser stretch mark or scar removal, laser resurfacing or plastic surgery. Booking is by phone at 443-985-2688 or by email at skinbymelg@gmail.com.

Each treatment begins with a consultation and the business puts empathy, compassion and client confidence at the center of its work. Clients are told openly about the work and the results they can expect.

The studio is described as clean, safe and judge-free.