Frequently asked questions

Areola restoration is a permanent procedure that is performed for various reasons. 3D areola restoration can be for breast cancer survivors who have undergone a mastectomy, looking to regain a sense of wholeness back, it may be for cosmetic purposes following a breast lift/reduction where peri-areolar scars are present, it may be to add more pigment to existing pale areolas and it is also performed for gender affirmation surgeries to complete the surgeon’s initial work, ensuring proper placement and hiding scars as much as possible!

Every body reacts differently, but the pain seldom exceeds 3-4 on the scale of 1-10. Topical and secondary numbing products are available and may be used to ensure comfort. Following a mastectomy, sensation to the areola and nipple complete is usually reduced or absent.

Yes! Specially formulated paramedical inks are used for this procedure and results last the way a traditional body tattoo last. Touchups may be required many years down the line.

Touch up session is 8-12 weeks after of your initial appointment.

Not at all! The needle is only entering the dermal layer of the skin, which is less than 1mm, far away from where your implants are placed.

Every body heals differently, however it is usually about one year

after surgery.

At Unveiled Ink Artistry in Charlotte, NC, Scar Camouflage tattooing typically starts at $350 per hour. Most scars take 1-2 hours depending on size. 3 sessions are required on average. A personal consultation will provide a proper estimate.

Yes! You can book your consultation online through the booking site link featured at the top of the page. At Unveiled Ink Artistry, we specialize in medical tattoo services including Scar Camouflage, Mastectomy Tattoos and Stretchmark treatments.

Yes! Heather Jacques at Unveiled Ink Artistry in Charlotte, NC is a scar camouflage and paramedical tattoo specialist focusing on skin tone pigment color match and areola mastectomy tattoos.

At Unveiled Ink Artistry in Charlotte, NC dark scars are commonly treated through preliminary measures to improve the hyperpigmentation prior to using the Scar Camouflage or Dark Scar Neutralization method.

At Unveiled Ink Artistry in Charlotte, NC areola tattoos are done in two sessions scheduled 8 weeks apart. This is done so in stages to provide the most natural layering effect of the tattoo to appear most dimensional without compromising the previously traumatized skin.

Unveiled Ink Artistry in Charlotte, NC specializes in Scar and Stretchmark camouflage with skin tone pigments and the Inkless Method. Other services also include Scar Therapy and 3D Mastectomy tattoos.