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What Is 3D Areola & Nipple Restoration?
Definition:
Areola and nipple tattooing is a specialized form of micropigmentation in which organic pigments are gently layered into the skin to create the realistic appearance of a natural areola and nipple. This advanced technique supports visual restoration following breast surgery or gender-affirming care.
Areola & Nipple Tattooing at LUMINA Studio
Why Dr. Julie is Different:​​
At Lumina, areola and nipple tattooing is never just a procedure — it’s a deeply personal experience, held with care. Here, the focus isn’t only on the artistry, but on how you feel while receiving it. From the softness of the space to the way you're welcomed, every detail is shaped to bring ease to your body, your breath, and your heart. This is a quiet return to self. A moment to be met — not fixed. Whether you're preparing for this journey or standing beside someone you love, you’re invited into an experience that honors what has been endured, and what now wants to be restored.
Research Studies Show Profound Benefits Of
Restorative Medical Tattooing For Breast Cancer Survivors
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Studies show that restorative medical tattooing, including nipple and areola tattooing, helps breast cancer survivors with body image, anxiety, and emotional recovery. This process not only restores physical features but also provides psychological benefits, including improved body image, reduced anxiety, and a renewed sense of normalcy.
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Medical tattooing offers closure, helps survivors reconnect with their bodies, and enhances emotional well-being. It’s a powerful, symbolic act of strength and resilience, supporting the overall healing journey.
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Key Studies:​
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Henseler & Spear (2017): Found that nipple-areola complex tattooing improved psychological well-being for breast cancer survivors.
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University of Central Florida (2023): Demonstrated that medical tattooing reduces body-image distress and mental health symptoms in breast cancer survivors.​​​​​
Areola & Nipple Restoration
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Procedure Performed By Julie Bartholomew, MD
Photo taken immediately after procedure; will heal less red.
Each offering is a love letter —
to your body, your resilience, and the truth of who you are.
The Art of Your Experience | Where Restoration Meets Ritual
Every detail has been intentionally chosen with you in mind — to honor your comfort, your rhythm, and the sacred path you’re walking. From the moment you arrive, you’re gently invited to co-create a space of restoration, where your body can rest, your spirit can breathe, and you feel deeply supported, just as you are.
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With Love, Dr. Julie
What clients are sharing?
“Life changing.”
-SARAH