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    GlossaryMedical 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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      research Micropigmentation: Tattooing for Medical Purposes

      27 citations, March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery”
      Medical tattooing is a widely accepted, easy, and permanent treatment with few side effects but carries an infection risk without proper sterilization.
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      research Medical Applications of Tattooing

      58 citations, July 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Tattooing helps treat skin conditions, reconstruct nipple-areola, mark radiation fields, and locate lesions.

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