4D MEDICAL AREOLA & NIPPLE TATTOOING

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With huge strides in the medical community, holistic health practices, and better cancer screenings Breast Cancer still effects 1 in 9  women also round 2,800 men are diagnosed each year. Breast cancer has touched the lives of 1 in 3 people. Many of us have stood side by side while friends and loved ones have undergone a mastectomy to remove cancer from their bodies.
These survivors are amazing, strong women!! Unfortunately after their surgeries, chemotherapy, hair loss, rebuilding, remaking, etc. some of these amazing women are left struggling with body image.
The nipple/areola is a defining characteristic of the breast and a natural focal point for the eye. Without this detail, often the patient focus is on the scars. Recreating a more natural appearance after breast reconstruction, requires experience with the skin and an artistic eye for colour and detail.  To help these patients recover a sense of normality, reconstructive surgeons are turning to artists, like Deborah Crosby who specialises in the recreation of the areola. Rather the clients chooses to forgo additional surgery or choose to have a nipple graft, adding a realistic colour to the breast creates a sense of restoration. The 3D nipple tattoo, uses shadows and highlights to create texture, restoring a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast.
Many plastic surgeons offices provide a nurse or aesthetician to tattoo after reconstruction. Often, the lack of training in tattoo techniques leaves the patient unhappy with the results. Currently, many consultants have chosen to send the patient to an artist with years of experience with the process. Areola tattooing can also help with peope who have gone through a transition also. what ever your reason we are here to help you achieve your goal..

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THE PROCESS
When you come into see Deborah it doesn’t matter if you have old work that needs a colour boost, colour  correction or you are a fresh canvas ready for colour. You and Deborah will decide the best options together. During the consultation we will discuss areola and what we can create. Deborah never uses only one colour but layers colour to create a realistic result. Reconstructed nipples or not, we will focus on shape, highlights and shadows. You may choose the addition of Montgomery bumps or not. If you have a pre-mastectomy photo, you may bring it to help recreate your original look, if you want. This is a time you can have it the way you want. If you want brown areolas, light pink areolas, smaller, larger, etc. Deborah will always asks questions to understand your desired look.

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DAY OF THE PROCEDURE
It’s important for you to be comfortable and relaxed. Wear a loose sports bra and a 2 piece outfit.  Deborah will provide a disposable robe but you might be more comfortable with your comfy  trousers on to keep you warm. Although there usually is no pain, she will provide a topical anaesthetic. she wants you to be comfortable. If you have a list of prescription medicines, please be ready to provide the list for your consent paperwork.  Deborah will provide you with your post procedure care pack with some non-stick gauze pads to get started.

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AFTER YOUR NEW AREOLA DAY TREATMENT
you will have follow up and do a little perfecting, there is no charge for that. You will have to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the skin to recover from the original procedure.

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