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    Glossary Medical Tattooing

    application of pigments to restore natural appearance after medical issues

    Medical Tattooing, also known as Medical Micropigmentation or Paramedical Tattooing, involves the application of pigments to the skin to restore the appearance of natural features affected by medical conditions or treatments. This technique is commonly used to create the illusion of hair in cases of alopecia, to camouflage scars, or to reconstruct features such as areolas after breast surgery.

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    1. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    2. Low Level Laser Therapy Red-light devices, such as caps, combs and helmets, used on the scalp
    3. Melatonin Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement
    4. Bimatoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth
    5. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles