The nipple and areola tattoo clinic (micro-pigmentation) is run by consultant oncoplastic surgeon Rebecca Llewellyn-Bennett. Micropigmentation can improve quality of life by boosting patient’s self-esteem with a positive body image after breast surgery.
This clinic offers nipple and areola tattooing to all patients that have had them removed as part for their initial surgery at Bristol Breast Care Centre. Micro-pigmentation is also offered to improve the appearance of areola asymmetry of scaring following breast surgery.
Micro-pigmentation is a 3D semi-permanent tattoo. This allows a more natural appearance and avoids the sheen you get with permanent tattoos. Usually two sessions, four weeks apart are required to complete one treatment. Micro-pigmentation can last approximately two years.
The whole process of tattooing takes about an hour. Local anaesthetic cream is offered if uncomfortable, but the majority of patients do not have any sensation in that area after surgery. Patients are able to choose their colour of pigment and size of areola that they would like.
There isn’t a time limit for having areola tattooing. You can be tattooed at any time after surgery as long as you have been a patient at Bristol Breast Care Centre.
Please contact the Breast Care Centre if you would like further information or an appointment.
Tel: 0117 414 7000
