Thinking About Areola Restoration? Here’s What You Need to Know About Contraindications (a.k.a. When to Wait)
So you’ve been eyeing areola restoration—maybe you’ve had a mastectomy, top surgery, or just want to bring symmetry or pigment back to your chest. First off, hell yes to reclaiming your body through ink. But before you slide into your artist’s DMs or book that consult, there’s something super important to talk about: contraindications Don’t worry, it’s not a scary word. It just means the stuff that could make your body say, “Not right now.” --- Wait, what’s areola restoration again? Quick refresher: areola restoration is a form of paramedical tattooing that creates the look of a natural areola and/or nipple using pigments, shading, and technique. It’s 3D, realistic, and seriously empowering. But like any tattoo—especially one over delicate or scarred tissue—it’s a process your body needs to be *ready* for. Why contraindications matter (and aren’t a dealbreaker) A contraindication doesn’t always mean you *can’t* get the tattoo—it might just mean you need to wait, heal, or get...
