Melanin & Pink Ribbons

First and foremost, I must thank the incomparable Ari Collins who is the founder and owner of The Intersection Permanent Cosmetics located in Kennesaw, Georgia. Look for her on Instagram @cosmedtattoo to learn more about her services. Thank you, Ari, for sharing your gift with my readers. Let’s get to the topic.

When one has breast cancer a part of the treatment can include breast surgery in the form of a mastectomy or breast reconstruction. Additionally, radiation can alter the coloring of our breasts depending on where we need the treatment. This can leave a woman with no areola, disfigured, or insufficient coloring. Although we are relieved and happy to be alive, we each have a self-image that is worthy of nurturing and essential for our mental health.

If you find yourself desiring Areola Restoration it is most important to ONLY have it performed by a trained and certified PROFESSIONAL with expertise in medical tattooing! Furthermore, I would encourage you to take the time to seek out a practitioner of color who has the sensitivity and patience to address our unique skin coloring needs such as Ari Collins.

There are 6 key features of Areola Restoration to be aware of:

1. Restoration means to restore a natural-looking areola and nipple.
2. Custom Color Matching is a feature of the procedure that involves matching tattoo ink to the patient’s skin color to achieve a seamless and realistic appearance.
3. Hyperrealism 3D Illusion involves detailed application of fine lines of pigment adding shading and layering to create depth and texture which mimics the natural areola.
4. Long- Lasting Results of areola tattoos are between a 3–5-year window with touch-ups as needed.
5. Minimal Discomfort is the goal during the 1–2-hour application procedure.
6. Emotional Healing can come in the form of closure on the diagnosis/treatment portion of the journey, increased self-esteem, and other benefits.

The end game is always to survive so we can thrive.  If you need this embrace it and move in that direction after checking in with your medical team.