Individuals who have undergone any kind of breast surgery, gender affirming top surgery, burns, scars or trauma to the nipple/areola area. It’s also suitable for those wishing to improve the colour, symmetry, size, or shape of the areolas through areola pigmentation treatment.
Aerola Paramedical Tattooing In Dubai
What Is Areola Paramedical Tattooing?
Paramedical areola tattooing is a non-surgical procedure that creates the illusion of a natural 3D nipple and areola. This treatment uses specialized pigments that get implanted like a tattoo into the skin, to restore lost colour or shape to the areola. It is commonly used as part of areola pigmentation treatment or to correct pigmentation around the areola after surgery or trauma.
Purpose Of The Treatment?
The purpose of this treatment is to restore your confidence and body image, offering a sense of closure and healing after medical trauma. Areola tattooing gives realistic, natural-looking results with very little downtime.
Who Is The Right Candidate?
This treatment is great for clients who have undergone mastectomy/lumpectomy, breast reconstruction, breast augmentation/reduction, trauma, burns or scarring. The 3D areola & nipple tattooing is usually the last step in the physical healing journey after breast-related surgeries. It is also suitable for individuals looking to enhance or even-out pigmentation around the areola.
Things to know Before, During and After your treatment
Before
-Avoid consuming any alcohol, caffeine, or blood thinners such as Aspirin/Ibuprofen for 24-48 hours before your appointment.
-Avoid any sun exposure, chemical peels, sunbeds or active skincare products which have acids or retinoids near the area for 1 week prior to your appointment.
-If you’re on any prescription medication, please inform the technician prior to ensure you’re suitable for the treatment.
-Please arrive with clean, makeup free skin, especially around the treatment area.
During
-The treatment can take up to 3 hours or longer depending on the size of the area.
-The process itself is tolerable and involves the implantation of pigment into the upper layer of the skin using a sterile single use needle.
– Advanced techniques are used to design the shape of the areola and nipple.
-Shading is done creating a realistic 3D effect if required
After
-The first 7-10 days is crucial to ensure pigment retention. Therefore, avoid picking, scratching the area.
– Ensure you keep the area clean and dry, as getting the treated area wet can cause the pigment to loosen and fade.
– Avoid makeup, skincare products on or near the area for 10 days.
-Avoid swimming, sauna, steam room, heavy sweating or jacuzzi for at least 10 days.
-The pigment may appear darker initially and bigger. This will lighten as the area heals.
-Mild redness or flaking is normal.
-Full healing will take place after 4-6 weeks.
A touch up session if required can be booked 4-6 weeks after.
FAQ’s: Areola Pigmentation & 3D Areola Tattoo Treatment
Most clients report very little to no discomfort. It’s often described as a light scratch on the skin. A topical cream can be used to make it more comfortable if desired.
Usually, 2-3 sessions are required to build up the desired coverage correctly. But most only require 1 top up after the initial treatment.
We need to wait until the area has fully healed before we can do the tattooing, which can take up to 6 months post-surgery. The scar tissue must be mature, soft and flat.
The results can last u p to 5 years depending on your skin, aftercare and sun exposure. The pigment will gradually fade over time, that’s why top ups are recommended to keep your 3D Areola tattoo looking fresh!