3D Areola and Nipple Tattoo

Yes, areola tattooing is safe. No procedure comes without risks involved, however, such as allergic reaction to the ink and infection of the skin/tissue. We will discuss the risks at the time of your appointment. Single-use disposable needles and disposable cups for pigments are used along with strict aseptic protocols for handwashing and gloves are worn at all times.

Post-procedural instructions should be followed to ensure safe healing.

Each client will have an in-depth consultation prior to the tattoo. We will discuss the best color, size and shape, and placement of the tattoo. The actual tattooing will take about 30-60 minutes.

The area will have slight redness and feel similar to a sunburn for a few days post-procedure. You will be instructed on aftercare for the area.

Aftercare is primarily a matter of keeping the area clean (showers only until healed), no immersing the tattoo in water, avoiding direct and artificial sunlight. You may want to keep that in mind when scheduling your appointment. Do not let the tattoo dry out. There may be some itching and peeling of the skin for the first week or two. Once healed, your tattoo will be soft and natural-looking. Keeping the skin hydrated and using broad-spectrum sun protection is key to keeping your tattoo vibrant for years to come.

Because tattooing causes trauma to the skin, it may take longer to heal in post-radiation treated skin, those with autoimmune disorders or taking immunosuppressive medication, or in diabetics.

See the aftercare instructions you are provided at your appointment.

Please note, that if you have applied any type of topical anesthetic cream or ointment to your skin prior to your tattoo, it will change the skin and how it accepts pigment. This will result automatically in you requiring 2 sessions to achieve full color take on your tattoo. There will be a reduced sitting fee for the 2nd appointment but there will be much less time involved.

Make sure you eat on the day of the procedure.

Wear a comfortable, loose fitting clothing top that opens in the front.

It is OK to wear a bra.

Try to avoid alcohol as it also tends to thin the blood.

If you take aspirin or an NSAID for aches and pains, I would prefer you use Tylenol (if you can tolerate it) as it does not thin the blood, for a few days prior to the tattoo. However, DO NOT STOP regularly prescribed blood thinning medications from your physician, (aspirin or prescriptions). The tattoo is a superficial procedure, not an invasive surgery.

As we age, our areola and nipples may fade. Therefore, people who have faded or discolored areolas often look for areola re-pigmentation, also known as 3D nipple tattooing. This specialty area of medical tattooing is an artform, and multiple sessions may be required. Color enhancement can darken the areola and is great for augmentations or reductions.

Cosmetic breast surgeries can also result in undesirable scarring and asymmetry between the two areolas. We can match the color tones of existing areola tissue and add color to minimize visible scarring, restoring the natural shape of your breasts.