3D Areola & Nipple
​Restoration Tattooing

Feeling incomplete can be emotional and traumatizing for any individual. The experience of a breast cancer survivor male or female, is a long and difficult one; every patient has a different experience.

As the Only Deltona/Volusia County based Permanent Makeup/Cosmetic Tattoo Artist who specializes in

3D Areola Restorative Tattoos as well as other forms of paramedical Tattoos, Dr. Yolanda M. Carrillo, AP, DOM, is able to assist clients in the completion of their healing journey in restoring their breasts back to completion with a Restorative Tattoo.

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Once the nipple/areola is removed in a mastectomy, it cannot be reattached. If it is removed in plastic surgery, even if it is not entirely elective such as with a breast reduction, while the nipple can be re-attached, it is often misshapen, lighter than it was previously, or has scarring that changes the appearance. In other situations, someone may want to undergo areola tattooing to enhance or enlarge an areola they aren’t pleased with.

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Whether from a minor treatment like a lumpectomy, a cosmetic procedure, or ultimately the loss of one or both breasts from mastectomy, I can produce a hyper-realistic, three-dimensional areola using tattooing to restore all or part of what has been lost.

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Creating a new areola isn't as simple as drawing a circle of color on a breast, it entails careful consideration of areola positioning in relation to the breast shape and contour, picking the right colors to complement the patient's skin tone and realizing the illusion of nipple protrusion to add realism.

Areola Nipple Tattooing is a safe procedure with a high satisfaction rate.  It can be a single session procedure however multiple sessions may be required, and this varies by patient.  As with all tattooing procedures, a follow up visit is mandatory 6 weeks post procedure. Color retention can be affected by radiotherapy, existing scar tissue, medications and other existing medical issues. It is important to discuss the possibility of additional sessions so that patient's expectations can be managed accordingly.

The Procedure

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Prior to commencing, we will go over your medical history in detail. We will discuss surgery and treatments you have had or have planned for the future. During the design phase we take photographs, go over any requests you may have and proceed to draw your new areola/nipple onto your skin.  We want the results to be to your satisfaction and want you to be fully involved in the process. We then proceed to work on color selection.

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For bilateral breast reconstruction cases, we can use a custom blend of pigments to create a color that nicely complements your skin tone or we recreate the color based on your pre-mastectomy photos

For unilateral breast reconstruction cases, we can use a custom blend of pigments to recreate a color that closely matches your existing nipple areola color. 

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The treatment itself involves the implantation of small particles of pigment into the reticular layer of the skin and typically takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. It is virtually painless but in some cases if needed, a topical anesthetic is applied if the client experiences sensitivity.