Breast Reconstruction - micropigmentation (medical tattooing)

The Micropigmentation Clinic is run by an Micropigmentation Technician, who is qualified in 2D and 3D tattooing following nipple and areola reconstruction using semi-permanent pigments.

The 3D tattooing creates an appearance of an areola and nipple for patients who do not wish to have a reconstruction of the nipple.

Treatments

The whole process of tattooing takes about an hour, and we use a local anaesthetic cream on the area first if you wish.

You will require at least two treatments, booked six weeks apart to allow the pigment to settle into your skin.

As we use semi-permanent pigments the pigment will fade over time, and you may require a 'top-up' at a later date.

Allergies

Tattooing needles contain nickel and the pigments are oxide-based. If you think that you may be allergic to these, we can offer you a patch test, which needs to be undertaken at least 24 hours beforehand.

Non-NHS services

There are other non-NHS services available which offer permanent tattooing that does not fade or require 'top-ups'.

For more details please visit:

Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance | Areola & Mastectomy Tattoos