Areola Restorative Tattoo

Karina now accepts some insurance for her services and offers financial assistance for areola tattooing for breast cancer survivors when insurance is not accepted. Additionally, she welcomes donations to support her in continuing to offer this valuable service.

What is an areola tattoo?

Non-surgical procedure augmenting breast reconstruction by creating the illusion of a natural, three-dimensional areola and nipple. For women who have undergone mastectomies or may have irregular or fading areolas, this complex intra-dermal pigmentation and 3-D nipple restoration, helps women to recover physically and emotionally from the scars of breast cancer.

Scars should be 3 months to 1 year healed depending on the location of the scars.

Before coming in:

The appointment will take between 1-2 hours depending on what is needed. The tattoo will appear bright for the first 7-14 days and have mild flaking for a few days. You cannot sweat for 7 days, no swimming for 7-10 days, and no sun tanning on the tattoo area for 4 weeks so make sure you don’t schedule your appointment before any special events or vacations.

Make sure to not have an MRI scheduled until after your tattoos are fully healed.

No caffeine, alcohol, vitamin E, fish oil, aspirin, or pain medications 24 hours before as these thin the blood. 

Do not tan or spray tan two weeks prior or have sunburned skin.

Must be off prescription Accutane or other oral acne medications one year prior to treatment. Must be off chemotherapy for 6 months. Be sure to get a doctors approval if you are taking the chemo pill.

It is recommended to shower before your appointment because you will not be able to wet the tattooed area for the first 24 hours.

Booking Policy:

A non-refundable booking fee of $100 is required to secure your appointment. This fee is applied toward the total cost of your service and ensures that both you and your artist are committed to the scheduled time.

Please note:

• The booking fee is non-refundable for any reason, including cancellations in advance.

• If you need to reschedule, please do so at least 72 hours before your appointment.

• Rescheduling within 72 hours of the appointment will incur a $100 late cancellation fee in addition to the booking fee.

We appreciate your understanding and respect for our time and commitment to providing you with the best service possible.

Studio Etiquette & Appointment Guidelines:

• No Cell Phones: To ensure the best experience during your session, please refrain from using your cell phone while being tattooed.

• No Guests: For the comfort and focus of both you and your artist, guests are not allowed in the room during your appointment.

• No Children: For safety and to maintain a calm environment, we kindly ask that children do not accompany you to your appointment.

• Late Arrivals: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we may not be able to accommodate you for the session. In this case, you will be required to reschedule and a $100 late cancellation fee will be applied.

• Multiple Sessions: If your tattoo requires two sessions, the second session will be scheduled between 4 to 8 weeks after the first. Any touch-ups or additional work after 8 weeks will be subject to an additional charge.

• Payment: Payment is due in full on the day of your procedure. We accept cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). No checks.