Areola Pigmentation

What it is

Restorative micropigmentation of the areola, most often following breast surgery or reconstruction. It is careful, private work, and there is no rush to any part of it.

How it works

Colour, size and placement are planned with you in detail before anything begins — symmetry and matching to your existing tone matter more here than anywhere else. Two touch-up appointments are included in the price, because achieving the right result normally takes more than one visit.

Good fit for

• After breast reconstruction, once your surgeon confirms the area has fully healed
• Restoring definition or symmetry
• Anyone who wants this handled sensitively and at their own pace

Your treatment journey

1. A private consultation, with as much time as you need and no obligation to book.
2. Confirmation that the area has healed sufficiently — usually your surgeon guides this timing.
3. Colour and placement planned and agreed with you.
4. The first session.
5. Two included touch-ups to refine the healed result.

Results and what to expect

The healed result is softer than day one and usually needs the included touch-ups to reach where you want it. Pigment in surgically altered or scarred skin behaves differently from normal skin, so patience is part of the process. Colour softens over years and may need refreshing.

Safety and common effects

Most people notice some of the following. They are temporary and expected rather than a problem:

• Tenderness and swelling for a few days
• Colour appearing much stronger before it settles
• Flaking between days five and ten
• Patchiness before the touch-up appointments

Aftercare

Keep the area clean and dry as instructed, do not pick flaking, avoid swimming and saunas while healing, and avoid friction from clothing over the area.

Read the full preparation and aftercare guide for permanent make-up.