Areola Tattoos for Gender Affirming & Breast Cancer Survivors
An Areola tattoo is the last phase of completing the look of a breast after reconstructive surgery. These tattoos are completely customized for each client to ensure natural-looking results. Areola tattoos bring color back to the breast, completing a more realistic look. This is a permanent tattoo service for anyone who may require re-pigmentation of the area. These tattoos create an opportunity for people who have undergone mastectomies, transgender and/or non-binary who have had top surgeries, to experience a greater sense of closure. I fully understand the important role I play as an Areola tattoo artist in helping a client feel “whole again” both physically and emotionally, while respectfully being a witness to their healing journey.
$500 Bilateral $300 Unilateral
Trying to decide if areola tattoos are right for you?
Temporary tattoos can help you not only get through the waiting period until your scars are ready, but helps you decide on the best style and color. During your Consultation, you’ll be able to pick a style and we’ll place them before you leave!
Tip: Make these temporary tattoos last longer by decreasing friction from clothing by placing a Band-Aid or barrier while you sleep.
FAQs
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Yes, areola tattooing is safe; however, no procedure comes without risks. During our consultation we will discuss any potential allergic reactions and/or risks prior to the tattoo. Proper care must also be taken to work with scarred and compromised skin that has undergone reconstructive surgery to avoid causing more damage.
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Many clients who have undergone a mastectomy experience loss of feeling in the area due to tissue removal and nerve damage. This can be beneficial when tattooing an area that would normally be quite sensitive. For those who still have sensitivity, a topical anesthetic is used for numbing during your tattoo. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure.
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Areola tattoos are considered a permanent type of body tattoo. Clients may experience a natural lightening during the first two weeks but the majority of our clients' tattoos stay true to color. There are some cases, however, where colors may fade to different tones according to the individual’s response to the pigments (like lifestyle and iron deficiencies). Many factors affect these changes. Results vary with each client.
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Clients are required to have full clearance from their physician 6-12 months post-surgery, with no further surgeries required.
▪ 12 months postoperative is the safest amount of healing time before we can tattoo over various styles of scars and imperfect conditions (such as radiation damage or chemotherapy burns).
▪ 6-12 months postoperative may be considered for clients who do not have scars running directly through the tattoo area.
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A second session is suggested within 8-12 weeks of receiving your first session. It's normal for excess pigment to shed during the healing process, just like any other tattoo. A second session focuses on fine details
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As a precaution, we do not recommend these tattoos on pregnant or nursing women.
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Absolutely! You must eat or drink prior to the appointment, get that blood sugar up!
▪ Do not consume alcohol, Aspirin, or any other blood-thinning agents within 48 hours of your appointment. This includes supplements like Ginkgo Biloba, Echinacea, Cold medicines (like Cold FX), or Energy drinks (like Red Bull & Monster).
