3D Areola Tattoo is an advanced micro pigmentation tattoo procedure created using simultaneous contrasts with highlights and shading to simulate texture and protrusion on both the nipple and areola following single and double mastectomy on both males, females and transgender individuals. This procedure is performed after breast reconstruction with or without nipple reconstruction, giving back your familiarity and confidence.
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Before and straight after soft edge 3d Areola Restorative Tattoo post double mastectomy and duo reconstruction. No nipple reconstruction
Before and straight after soft edge 3d Areola Restorative Tattoo post single mastectomy and reconstruction. No nipple reconstruction
Cosmetic Areola Tattoo for the purpose of recolouring pale nipples. This client requested a medium to deep brown tone.
1 – 2 hours
As required
0 – 36 hours
1 – 2
Immediate with full results in 28 days
5 – 7 days
3 – 10 years
Swelling, bruising, itching
Your areola tattoo is meant to be the final stage to complete your journey with breast cancer or gender reassignment and a time we want to promote emotionally healing for you through tattoo restoring your familiarity and self confidence. Your areola will fade over time. The goal is to last you many years before a refresher may be needed. Cosmetic tattoo pigments are not used for this procedure making it a longer lasting design comparable to body art pigment, however, may factors will contribute to how much fine detail lasts in your in the long term including hormones, medications, lifestyle habits such as sun and salt water exposure to name a few.
Radiation therapy is only a direct contraindication to tattooing if the skin being tattooed has been directly compromised by the radiation causing a weakened epidermal skin layer that usually will display signs of increased vascular activity, sensitivity and overall poor durability. Please do enquire if Areola Restorative Tattoo is something that you would like to know more about and whether or not your a candidate.
As a guideline from the time of your first surgery to the time you can recieve our new areola tattoo is approximately two years. The skin is typically strong enough to work on three months after your last surgery and as per your plastic surgeons instruction.
SKIN NEEDLING / MCA SCAR RELAXATION
MCA otherwise known as Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or scar relaxation is a non pigmented camouflage treatment similar to skin needling assisting individuals in healing disfigurement after skin trauma and scarring from accident, injury, surgery or genetically.
MCA has a plumping effect reducing the depth of pitted, depressed and shallow scarring creating a more even epidermal surface. Hypertropic scars can be flattened. Contracted scar tissue formed from burns or accidents causing limited mobility and flexibility can be relaxed and broken down. Hypopigmented areas can often be stimulated for a natural recolouration in the skin. In certain cases a pigmented scar camouflage method would then be used to blend hyperpigmented areas to your natural skin tone as a second stage to this procedure.
FRACTIONAL LASER
This laser works by reorganising collagen fibres within the scar tissue, giving it a smoother appearance. Also, the laser drills very fine columns into the skin, and it is possible to apply cortisone topically immediately after laser to help reduce the activity in the scar and flatten it breaking down the scar tissue and allowing for a smoother surface and texture where colour pigment can then be implanted (tattooed) smooth and consistently to conceal your scars .
Scar Camouflage Tattoo has a much better result once scar tissue has been broken down and the skin has a softer texture.
DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER RADIAITON MARKER TATTOO AS A COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE?
Radiation Markers, for some, can be a constant reminder of pain and trauma experienced during your cancer journey. We can neutralise the blue/black tone of this marking to mimic a freckle in the skin. This is a free service, simply contact Louise to make an appointment 0481 313 308.
CHECK IN WITH US TO SEE WHEN OUR NEXT FREE AREOLA CLINIC IS. FREE AREOLA CLINICS ARE OFFERED BI-ANNUALLY IN MELBOURNE AND GEELONG.
