THEthe breast cancer can leave internal and external signs in a woman, especially when one is needed Mastectomy. In any case, it is scars who are soothe with the care of medicine and those of the affection of loved ones. But there is also an artistic and at the same time curative way to overcome this trauma: the Tattoo of the Mammaria Areola. It is the pigmented circular area that surrounds the nipple, of a different color from the rest of the breast. We talked about it with a particularly expert dermopigmentist, Sonia di Meo.
What is the areola tattoo and why is it useful?
The tattoo of the capezzolo area is an aesthetic treatment that restores the natural aspect of the nipple and areola after a mastectomy. It is a technique that provides for the use of inks to create the visual illusion of a nipple and an area. Although it does not restore the physical sensitivity of the nipple, the tattoo can help women feel at ease again with their body after intervention.
Breast and tattoo tattoo of the Mammaria areola: the art of aesthetic correction
«It is a very simple procedure, usually it does not put more than an hour and no particular preparations are needed. Many call it medical dermopigmentation, but it is a reconstructive aesthetic dermopigmentation or corrective in all respects, because it fits the color in the skin. The choice of the best shade for each breast is a particularly demanding aspect, each woman has a different breast and often different from the other. I use semi -permanent pigments, it is a tattoo in all respects », explains Sonia Di Meo. TO This link You can see some of his works.
The benefits on psychological well -being
One of the main benefits of the Areola tattoo is the improvement of psychological health of women who have faced a mastectomy. The loss of the areola and nipple can represent significant emotional trauma for many patients, negatively influencing their self -esteem and their sense of femininity. Scientific studies have shown that this treatment has a positive impact on the psychological well -being of patients. The reconstruction of the Areola allows women of find one’s femininity and of Reduce the discomfort linked to the aesthetic loss of the breast. In a study conducted by Society of permanent cosmetic professional (2019), it was highlighted as the Areola tattoo improves the quality of life of patients, increasing their confidence in themselves.
Less anxiety and depression and faster recovery after breast cancer
According to a study conducted by American Society of Clinical Oncology (2020), the reconstruction of the breast, which should also include the areola tattoo, is associated with one Reduction of the symptoms of depression and anxiety in post-maker patients. The possibility of restoring the aesthetic aspect of the breast and finding the harmony of the body is crucial for psychological well -being.
Another important benefit concerns the emotional recovery: Many women who choose the Areola tattoo report an improvement in their quality of life, in particular as regards the perception of the body and social relationships.
A matter of hand, of eye … and heart
Experience and ability are essential to do an excellent work of reconstruction of the Areola design. But certainly the emotional aspect is also a plus in these necessary cases. «It is a question of hand and eye, I copy and draw the Areola. There are precautions that I use to mitigate the possible asymmetry effect that can be there after mastectomy. Many tattoo artists are not able to do it because they usually use stencils and are not used to working on scars. And the machines that are used for the “normal tattoos” are more aggressive. For these reasons, if you have to do the Areola drawing serves dermopigmentist, not a tattoo artist», Sonia di Meo specifies.
After breast cancer, aesthetic and emotional reconstruction
«The moral benefits are crazy. In the case of an removal of the Mammaria Areola, the breast remains “blind”, There is no longer. With the tattoo instead he returns to being a breast. It is like putting a prosthesis in the arm without hands or fingers: it does not look like an arm, it remains monco. Then The support of the partner and family members is fundamental, clearly. The woman comes out from here with a new breast and always with a smile. It is not even painful because at that point there is no more sensitivity, “adds Meo.
How much to wait after the intervention?
«There are no contraindications. You have to wait at least six/eight months after the intervention, because the fabrics must be repaired and the Cicatrice must be stabilized to be able to work on it “says the expert. «In the case of a single removal of the breast, the areola of the other breasts is sought to copy perfectly. If, on the other hand, the intervention has been bilateral, a little tests are made for the size and you decide depending on the breast. As for the color, you choose the shade most similar to the original one. After the first session usually you don’t need to do anything else. Sometimes, depending on the individual response of the skin, it can serve a second session after about a month/one month and a half from the first. Someone returns after a year to go over the color, but it is very rare. The average age of women who require it is very variable: about 25 years of age then ».
Mastectomy, surgery aimed at partial or total breast removal, is one of the most common solutions for the treatment of breast cancer. However, one of the post-operative challenges for many women is the aesthetic reconstruction of the breast. The tattoo of the Capezzolo Areola represents an innovative solution that offers numerous psychological and physical benefits.
Breast cancer, Aiom data
According to the data of theItalian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM), In 2024, about 53,686 new diagnoses of breast cancer are estimated, with a clear survival 5 years after the diagnosis of 88%. In 2021, about 40,000 mastectomies were performed in Italy, a figure that includes both total and partial mastectomies, following diagnosis of breast cancer. According to data from the Ministry of Health and theAiomabout 20-30% of women with breast cancer undergo mastectomy as part of the treatment.
The exact figures may vary from year to year, depending on the cases of diagnosed breast cancer, age and therapeutic choices of patients. However, it is important to know that mastectomy is generally performed as part of a personalized treatment plan, which can also include interventions such as reconstructive surgery, radiotherapy and drug therapy.
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