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Artistic tattooing techniques can do more than create designs on the body. They can be very helpful for a medical tattoo in Chicago. Specifically, they can create a 3D nipple tattoo near me in Chicago for those who opt-out of nipple surgery. The result of an areola tattoo in Chicago is seen in a 3D visual that gives the illusion of a real protrusion from the chest.
Women who undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can choose from a few options to recreate the nipple:
· An effective 3D nipple tattoo near me in Chicago · A surgically replaced nipple · A grafted nipple replacement
As no color defines the nipple or areola after breast reconstruction, a medical tattoo in Chicago is perfectly suited to add color even to a surgically created nipple. Beyond surgery to replace the nipple, a 3D nipple tattoo near me in Chicago is Chicago’s non-invasive solution. Tattooing is, of course, 2 dimensional, but with artistic skill, you can achieve a realistic 3D nipple appearance.
Option 1
An areola 3D medical tattoo artist creates the areola and nipple color and enhances it with the illusion of a protruding nipple.
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Pros:
✓ There is no surgery, and therefore no possibility of complications. The realism of the tattoo creates texture, freckles, and the illusion of a 3D nipple.
✓ If the procedure is performed at your doctor’s office, it may be bundled together as part of the reconstruction and possibly covered.
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Cons:
X A medical tattoo in Chicago can be a significant out of pocket expense. Most restorative tattoo artists are usually out of network, resulting in only partial coverage by an insurance provider.
X As is the case with any tattoo, a nipple tattoo near me in Chicago will fade over time creating the need for additional color after several years.
Option 2
A medical surgeon creates a nipple protrusion using existing skin or some other method.
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Pros:
✓ A true protrusion substitutes as the nipple, which can then be enhanced with color through a nipple tattoo near me in Chicago. Most unilateral cases may benefit from a surgically created nipple, especially if the contralateral side features a larger nipple.
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Cons:
X After nipple surgery, there may be significant discomfort and the nipples may not be symmetrical to each other. As well, the size and shape of the nipple may change over time, as they tend to flatten, and often more surgery is needed to correct the problem. The protrusion is permanent. Bilateral cases often shy away from this method if they prefer not to wear a bra.
Option 3
While this option is not seen often, in a unilateral case, assuming the opposing nipple is large enough, the surgeon may be able to graft part of the opposing nipple and attach it to the affected side.
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Pros:
✓ The nipple color is already present so it only requires an areola 3D medical tattoo.
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Cons:
X Complications with the grafted nipple are possible.
Exploring Nipple Reconstruction Options: Surgical Nipple vs. 3D Nipple Tattoo Near Me in Chicago
The choice of a surgical nipple or a nipple tattoo near me in Chicago often arises during an areola tattoo consultation. Nipple creation is a very personal decision. Some surgeons refer their undecided patients to us to discuss the nipple and areola tattoo options. Whether the option is the surgical nipple or the 3D nipple tattoo near me in Chicago, showing before and after photos during the consultation and describing the end result in detail appears to help clients make the right decision for them. The primary concerns for many women are going through the surgery and that the surgically enhanced nipple has a permanent protrusion. As a result, many choose to have a 3D nipple tattoo near me in Chicago instead.
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Using a Small 'Baby Bump Nipple' for 3D Nipple and Areola Tattoos in Chicago
One solution is to have the surgeon create a small “baby bump nipple.” This tiny bump that barely raises the skin would serve as a great base for the tattoo.
With a small bump, the nipple protrusion is not obtrusive so it is not an issue with clothing. Plus, some women also opt not to wear a bra if they so desire. The risk of the shape, size, and location differences that are experienced with too much of a nipple protrusion is also reduced.
With a small baby bump nipple created by a surgeon, we can enhance the effect to create a realistic 3D nipple and areola tattoo near me in Chicago.
How does the areola 3D medical tattoo construct the 3-dimensional illusion of a protruding nipple? A nipple tattoo near me in Chicago can provide just enough of a real look to the breast by utilizing the art theory of shadow and light. Many women find that this step finishes the look completely. Together with the 3D illusion, an areola tattoo near me in Chicago can produce other textures and details in the areola itself, like freckles or Montgomery glands. Both women and men looking for an areola 3D medical tattoo in Chicago to create color and detail post-reconstruction are quite happy with the results provided the artist has the experience and keeps the client involved in the process about color, shape, and size.