Dealing with tattoos in plastic surgery. Complications and medical use

Boulart, L.; Mimoun, Maurice; Noël, W.; Malca, N.; Chaouat, Marc; Boccara, David

doi:10.1016/j.anplas.2016.09.004

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“…Still, over the course of time, new pigments have been launched, which contain synthetic organic components that are more readily absorbed by the body, thus reducing such occurrences. 10 With regard to the occurrence of infections, different authors report on dermopigmentation being a low-risk procedure, 5,12,16,17 provided it is carried out in appropriate settings and complies with the usual guidelines on asepsis and antisepsis and uses pigments produced by manufacturers approved by surveillance agencies. These remarks, in turn, corroborate our study, since we observed no adverse reactions or infections in the participants.…”

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“…Worthy of note, it entails a low risk of complications and, when present, these are restricted to cutaneous infections and reactions. The risk of infection remains low as long as a suitable environment is provided, that is, as long as the usual asepsis and antisepsis guidelines are followed, the pigments to be used are produced by reliable manufacturers, and pigments already used are duly disposed of …”

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“…The risk of infection remains low as long as a suitable environment is provided, that is, as long as the usual asepsis and antisepsis guidelines are followed, the pigments to be used are produced by reliable manufacturers, and pigments already used are duly disposed of. 5,12,16,17 The instruments used are the same as those used for conventional tattooing. They are low cost and readily available to professionals.…”

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3D areola dermopigmentation (nipple‐areola complex)

2019

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Surgical techniques for reconstructing the nipple‐areola complex (NAC) pose disadvantages such as areola necrosis, loss of nipple projection, depression or local necrosis, temporary leave from professional activities due to convalescence, and operational costs, all of which are factors that may discourage patients from undergoing them. In this context, dermopigmentation stands out as an emerging nonsurgical option. It is an inexpensive outpatient procedure that mimics the nipple‐areola complex by means of defining the areolar contour, Montgomery's tubercles, and a variety of colors that allow for individualization and contralateral symmetry. In this pioneering study, we propose to validate the 3D dermopigmentation technique as a preferential technique in the NAC reconstruction process. We selected 30 women with previous breast cancer who underwent conservative breast surgeries or mastectomy with NAC removal more than 6 months prior to their participating in our study. We employed the dermopigmentation technique, which we evaluated with the aid of questionnaires intended for patients, doctors, and tattooists. Among specialists, results were considered good and excellent with regard to overall esthetics (76.07%) and color (72.5%); whereas among patients, results were considered good and excellent with regard to overall satisfaction (95%) and color (100%); no adverse events were observed. Three‐dimensional dermopigmentation proved to be a promising nonsurgical technique for nipple‐areola complex reconstruction.

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3D areola dermopigmentation (nipple‐areola complex)

2019

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“…Micropigmentation consists in the implantation of pigment particles in the epidermis and superficial dermis using fine needles connected to a device called a dermograph, to produce a change in color 1 . It started as a medical procedure in the hands of Van der Velden in 1984, although today it is considered more as a form of tattooing than as a surgical procedure 2 .…”

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“…The duration of this procedure is 1 to 2 years, while micropigmentation lasts for 3 to 4 years. Other areas of medicine also use micropigmentation, like reconstructive breast surgery to reconstruct the areola, in dermatology to give a uniform color in diseases such as vitiligo or scars, or for hair restoration in alopecia, and there is even a reported case of nail bed restoration due to bilateral loss 1,[6][7][8][9][10] . For the oculoplastic surgeon, it can be considered as a complementary treatment to cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries, and can be performed on the lips, eyebrows, and eyelids to modify or correct minor scars and balance facial features.…”

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Everything the oculoplastic surgeon needs to know about permanent makeup. Case series and literature review

Dávila-Camargo¹,

Olvera-Morales²,

Tovilla-Canales³

2021

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Introduction: Dermopigmentation consists of the implantation of pigment particles in the epidermis and the superficial dermis with a dermograph. It is used as a permanent cosmetic alternative or as a complementary treatment to aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries. It can be done on lips, eyebrows, or eyelids to correct minor scars or balance facial features. Objective: To describe the disorders treated with dermopigmentation, the demographic characteristics of the treated population, and complications. Method: A descriptive, prospective, and observational study was conducted in the department of oculoplastics of the Instituto de Oftalmología Conde de Valenciana, from 2016 to 2019. The variables studied were age, gender, the reason for dermopigmentation, coadjuvant procedures, satisfaction, and complications. Results: The procedure was performed in 20 patients, 34 eyebrows, and 16 eyelids. All the patients were female. The average age was 54.25 years (range: 21-82). The main reason for dermopigmentation was aesthetic (55%), eyebrow alopecia (35%) and scars (10%). Coadjuvant procedures such as blepharoplasty or botulinum toxin were used in 35% of patients. All patients were satisfied with the outcome. No complications were reported. Conclusions: Dermopigmentation of the periocular area is a useful tool in the arsenal of the oculoplastic surgeon to enhance the periocular aesthetics of the patients and improve surgical results. It is a technically simple procedure and in our study, it is reported without complications.

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Cosmetic and Medical Applications of Tattooing

Cuyper¹,

Dubelloy²

2018

Dermatologic Complications With Body Art

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Dealing with tattoos in plastic surgery. Complications and medical use

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3D areola dermopigmentation (nipple‐areola complex)

3D areola dermopigmentation (nipple‐areola complex)

Everything the oculoplastic surgeon needs to know about permanent makeup. Case series and literature review

Cosmetic and Medical Applications of Tattooing

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