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. 2014 May;133(5):1073-1075.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000144.

Three-dimensional nipple-areola tattooing: a new technique with superior results

Eric G Halvorson  1 , Michael Cormican, Misti E West, Vinnie Myers
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Three-dimensional nipple-areola tattooing: a new technique with superior results

Eric G Halvorson et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 May.

Abstract

Traditional coloring techniques for nipple-areola tattooing ignore the artistic principles of light and shadow to create depth on a two-dimensional surface. The method presented in this article is essentially the inverse of traditional technique and results in a more realistic and three-dimensional reconstruction that can appear better than surgical methods. The application of three-dimensional techniques or "realism" in tattoo artistry has significant potential to improve the aesthetic outcomes of reconstructive surgery.

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