Areola & Nipple Tattooing
Areola tattooing recreates the natural colour, shape and dimension of the areola after mastectomy or breast reconstruction. For many women it's the final step in feeling whole again after surgery, and it's the service this studio was built around.
I'm an approved provider through Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ, for areola tattooing, which means this work is assessed against the same standards as any other paramedical procedure funded through the health system. If you're unsure whether you qualify for funded treatment, ask and I'll talk you through it.
Every areola tattoo starts with a consultation: your surgical history, your skin, and what result you're hoping for. Pigment is colour matched to you individually rather than applied from a standard palette, and healing is discussed in full before you book your appointment.
Who this is for: women who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction and want natural-looking areola restoration.
In some cases, areola tattooing may be eligible for health funding. Eligibility is assessed individually, and a referral or medical certificate is usually required. Ask at your consultation for current pricing.
Scar Camouflage & Inkless Scar Revision
Scar camouflage: precision tattooing that blends a scar's colour and texture into the surrounding skin, softening its appearance rather than hiding it entirely. Suitable for surgical scars, injury scars, and some stretch marks, depending on the scar's age, depth and location.
Inkless scar revision: a pigment-free treatment that works on scar texture directly, improving how a scar sits and reads against the surrounding skin without adding any colour. Often used alongside scar camouflage, or on its own where pigment isn't the right approach.
Every scar is different, so this starts with a proper look at yours: how it's healed, how old it is, and what's realistic. I'll tell you plainly if I think a scar isn't a good candidate for either treatment rather than book you in anyway.
Who this is for: anyone with a surgical, injury or acne scar they'd like to feel less aware of. Ask at your consultation for current pricing.
