AREOLA tattOoING

I offer both virtual and in-person consultations to determine if you are a good candidate, explain the procedure and give you the opportunity to answer any questions you may have. You can book a consultation online by clicking "book a consultation" at the top of the page.

This process is usually complete in one appointment. However, in some cases, clients require a second session 6-8 weeks later (at a reduced rate) depending on one's individual healing. At the second appointment, colour can be added, tone can be adjusted, details perfected, and any other touch ups required can be done. 

The tattoo will last a lifetime (unless exposed to UV) but may need small touch ups every 3-10 years to put detail back in.

The price is dependent on if the tattoo is bilateral or unilateral. You can find the most up-to-date pricing here

In Canada, post-mastectomy areola tattooing is covered by OHIP if done by a surgeon in the hospital. However, surgeons and nurses do not have the same level of training and expertise as realism tattoo artists. They also do not have access to the multitude of colors and equipment that artists do. As a realism tattoo artist, we spend thousands of hours perfecting our art, studying color theory, and learning about skin to properly and safely give you a beautiful and long lasting healed result.

However, it is worth checking and asking if your insurance will reimburse you, even partially. I will provide any documentation they request.

Hopefully, with enough demand, this will change in Canada, as I, among all other artists and patients, strongly believe it that OHIP should cover areola tattoo artists performing this service.

Make sure you have read the pre and post care entirely. 

The day of the procedure you will want to wear a comfortable bra and bring any photos of your breasts prior to surgery, if you have them (not needed). Feel free to bring inspo photos to show colour, shape and size preferences. 

The area will be covered with a Tegederm dressing for 3 days and you will be given detailed aftercare instructions and all supplies needed to care for your new tattoo.

There is no down time with this procedure and you should be able to resume your normal activities. However, there are a few restrictions: No vigorous exercise for the first 24 hours, avoiding sweating for a week, and no soaking in any bathtubs, swimming pools or jacuzzi’s for a least 7 days after.

This is something that may be camouflaged depending on what your scars look like. This process works best for hypopigmentated scars (meaning, the scar is lighter in color than surrounding skin).

No, the needle only goes into the dermis which is just 3 layers into the skin.

When you meet Lara, she will work with you to determine color and size by first drawing impermanently on the area. Once the color and size is agreed upon, Lara will create dimension with color and shading, giving you a realistic nipple and areola. When the procedure is finished you will be amazed with the results!

No. 98% of the time there is no pain in the reconstructed breast, for the other 2% we apply a topical anesthetic so there is little to no pain.