Nipple & Areola Tattoos
Artistic tattoo techniques can skillfully craft a 3D nipple tattoo, providing a compelling alternative for those who opt out of traditional nipple surgery. The primary objective of the 3D nipple tattoo is to create the visual illusion of protrusion.
For individuals choosing breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, including those undergoing transgender top procedures, there are various options for nipple creation:
Tattooed 3D Nipple Effect:
Utilizing artistic tattooing techniques to simulate a three-dimensional nipple appearance.
Grafted/Reconstructed Nipple:
The option of a grafted or surgically reconstructed nipple.
Native Areola/Nipples:
Retaining native areola/nipples, which may have experienced pigment loss.
Given the absence of color definition in the nipple or areola post-breast reconstruction, a tattoo serves as an optimal solution to restore lost color, even in cases where the nipple is surgically created. The alternative to surgery is the 3D nipple tattoo, which, despite being inherently two-dimensional, strives to achieve an overall realistic 3D effect.
Drawing from the principles of art theory, particularly the interplay of shadow and light, a tattooed nipple can offer a sufficiently realistic appearance, making it a preferred choice for many individuals as the concluding step in their journey.
Beyond the 3D illusion, the tattooing process can introduce additional textures and details to the areola, including creases or Montgomery glands, contributing to a more nuanced and authentic aesthetic.
Pricing
Areola Tattoos • Bilateral $925
Includes two session bilateral areola tattoos (left and right)
Areola Tattoos • Unilateral. $695
Includes two session unilateral areola tattoo (one side)
Areola Tattoos • Third Session. $175
Additional session for more challenging scars