Nipple Areola Complex

Looking for a way to complete your breast reconstruction journey?
3D Areola treatment can help you do just that.
If you have experienced breast cancer and have had reconstructive surgery, we at Cosmedics offer two different options for 3D nipple and areola tattooing, ensuring that anyone who wants treatment can have it.
Don’t wait any longer to feel whole again – get in touch to book a consultation to learn more about our options.

WHAT IS AREOLA TATTOOING?

Areola tattooing, also referred to as Medical Tattooing, is a highly specialised tattooing skill, most commonly known for reconstructing and enhancing the nipple and areola. This type of tattooing is widely known for creating realistic 3D Reconstruction Nipple Tattoos on breast cancer survivors and post-mastectomy surgery.  These tattoos play a vital part in the healing journey for survivors, helping them regain their confidence and body positivity.
3D Reconstruction Nipple Tattoos are also a great option for anyone who has gender reassignment surgery, nipple reconstruction or grafts, and breast surgery where the nipple has been lost or comprised. Hayley uses her extensive skillset, knowledge, and artistry from her semi-permanent make-up career to recreate beautifully realistic areola tattoos for everyone.
Areola tattooing can be used to enhance natural nipples too, adding shape, increasing size,
or boosting the colour; and is a perfect choice after breast enlargements and reductions to cover up scarring also.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT AFTER SURGERY BEFORE I CAN GET MY AREOLA TATTOO?

If you are tattooing over scar tissue, it’s important to wait until the scar has fully ‘matured’, this can take anywhere from 3 months to 2 years depending on your individual circumstances, surgery types and/or cancer treatments. As a general rule, a scar is matured when it is no longer red or pigmented, has softened and is no longer tender or itchy.
Tattooing over scar tissue before it is fully matured will increase the chances of damaging the scar further and causing more trauma to the skin, which in turn will result in a poorly healed or faded tattoo.
Breast Cancer Survivors: Hayley always advises clients to wait a minimum of 12 months post mastectomy surgery and 6 months post cancer treatment (such as chemo and radiotherapy). Healing a tattoo puts strain on your immune system so she believes it is important to not only let your body fully recover, and also to give yourself time to heal emotionally; ensuring you are completely ready to embrace your new body, your new areola tattoo and to positively move forward in your journey.
Top Surgery: Top surgeries that involve nipple grafts are advised to wait until the graft is completely healed and settled, this can take up to 2 years depending on the individual.  Again, it is important to let the graft and scar tissue fully mature before tattooing, to avoid further damaging the already delicate skin.
Opting for not having the areola reattached or reconstructed during top surgery is becoming an increasingly popular option within the Trans Community, as this means you can have your areola tattoo done sooner than with a nipple graft, and it also makes the tattooing process easier. Hayley recommends waiting a minimum of 6 months before having your Areola Tattoo done, to allow for your body and immune system to fully recover from surgery.
Cosmetic Breast Surgery:  If your tattoo is not going on or near your surgery scar tissue then Hayley recommends waiting a minimum of 6 months before having your areola tattoo done, and a minimum of 12 months (or until the scarring has matured) if the tattoo is on or near scar tissue. This is subject to individual circumstances.

CAN I HAVE AN AREOLA TATTOO WITH NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY?

Absolutely! Once the skin is fully healed after nipple reconstruction surgery, Areola tattooing can be used to add shape, enhance colour, and create a more 3D effect to achieve a beautifully natural look.
Areola Tattooing can also be used to enhance nipple grafts and areola/nipples affected by any kind of breast augmentation surgery too.

WHY DO I NEED TWO APPOINTMENTS?

A 6 week follow up appointment is always recommended for 3D Reconstruction Nipple Tattoos; this is to allow for Hayley to see your healed results and make any final ‘refinements’ needed to your areola tattoo. Tattooing scarred or damaged skin is a delicate process, and it is important the skin isn’t over worked, as this can cause further trauma, so performing two shorter tattoo sessions is a more manageable approach to areola tattooing and allows the skin to heal itself more easily. Your follow up sessions also gives you the opportunity to make any adjustments to colour, shape and detail should you wish.

Option 1: Nipple Areola Comple “Gifted”

Hayley’s kindness knows no bounds.
Once a month, she offers a to provide treatment for those without private medical insurance or financial resources.

For just £100, which contributes to the cost of necessary products like needles, pigments, and aftercare, you can receive Hayley’s expert time for free.
And if you feel inclined, you can make a donation in our special box on the day.
This option is inevitably in very high demand, you can “join the waiting list” or use option 2 for your new areola treatment.

Option 2: Pay in Full

This is the perfect alternative if you would prefer not to wait for an appointment.
Opting for the full-paying alternative allows you to select an appointment to suit you.
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Nipple Areola Complex - Cosmedics-Skin
Nipple Areola Complex - Cosmedics-Skin