Once again this year on the occasion of Pink October, dermopigmentation of the mammary areolas (last stage of breast reconstruction after breast cancer) is free at MAUD institutes. A generous initiative that you can benefit from from the 1st to the 31st of the month, and which deserves to be saluted.
Rediscover her femininity and reclaim her body battered by disease: these are the objectives of dermopigmentation of mammary areolas which promises to redraw a mammary areola following a mastectomy in trompe-l'oeil. An important stage in the physical reconstruction after breast cancer which is also a key moment in the psychological reconstruction of women affected by this disease which undermines femininity. In France, nearly 60,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year, and which give rise to nearly 10,000 mastectomies, mainly affecting women (breast cancer in men remains quite rare). This shows the importance of this service and the number of women who need to use it.
Yet this necessary act that makes a difference in the lives of women has a cost that not all can afford. It takes between € 350 and € 500 for dermopigmentation of an areola, or even between € 600 and € 800 for two. Variable but still high prices which sometimes make reconstruction inaccessible.
This is why in 2019, Maud Ravier, the committed founder of MAUD Dermo-Esthetic and expert in the field, launched Operation Very Pink October, a month during which 3D-pigmentation Life Repair, mammary areola dermopigmentation technique, is offered in all its Beauty Spaces (in Paris, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence and Nancy).
"Touched by the struggle of many women and in particular by that of one of my very close friends, I have always been very involved in the fight against cancer and attached to promoting the socio-aesthetic dimension offered by dermo-aesthetics. Very early on, I had the opportunity to work in close collaboration with doctors and cosmetic surgeons as well as with the main oncologists. On a daily basis, I was able to measure the benefits and the positive psychological impact of corrective pigmentation. " Maud Ravier explains in a press release announcing that the operation is being repeated this year, throughout the month of Pink October 2020, to allow all women who have been touched by breast cancer to rebuild themselves with new areolas. The number of appointments offered is limited only by the reception capacities of the brand's institutes. A very generous gesture of support that is added to the batch of initiatives surrounding the annual communication campaign intended to raise awareness about breast cancer screening and to raise funds for research.
Restorative dermopigmentation of the mammary areolas: all you need to know
Usually, you have to wait several months after breast reconstruction for the creation of a mammary areola by dermopigmentation, but this service is often mentioned by surgeons immediately after a mastectomy, when possible, as its impact on reconstruction and healing is significant.
For 3D-pigmentation to be possible, the surface to be pigmented must be healthy and free of damage, that is, it must not show any redness or scabs. You should also not expose the affected area to the sun (or perform UV sessions) one month before the dermopigmentation which takes place in several stages.
As soon as pigmentation is possible, then the patient can meet the dermo-practitioner for the first time in order to achieve a first draft on paper of the areola to see what you expect on the breast. This is an essential step during which the dermo-practitioner listens to everyone in order to create a tailor-made 3D areola as close as possible to the missing one, so that it meets the expectations of the patient. patient.
Later comes the D-day of 3D-pigmentation, day during which the areola is first drawn by the professional on the chest of the patient, in pencil, so that the latter can preview the final result and validate it before moving on to the dermopigmentation itself. It is therefore only after that the practitioner performs the 3D-pigmentation of the areola using sterile organic pigments for single use. The result is hyperrealistic to give the impression that the areola is in three dimensions.
After the service, do not expose yourself to the sun again or do UV sessions
for a full month. It is also important to avoid prolonged immersion, whether in a bath, in the swimming pool or in the sea, or in a sauna or steam room. It is also necessary to exclude any exfoliation on the pigmented area so as not to sensitize it or thwart healing.
A first touch-up is generally necessary about a month and a half after the dermopigmentation session to perfect the result, as with permanent makeup. It is then advisable to do touch-ups every three to four years because the corrective pigmentation of the areola is semi-permanent, which means that over time the pigments fade.
An example of dermopigmentation of the mammary areola
Tattoo vs restorative dermopigmentation: what are the differences?
The 3D-pigmentation Life Repair is not the only technique capable of recreating the illusion of the mammary areolas because the tattoo, too, allows to cover the affected area with an artistic tattoo or, like corrective pigmentation , to recreate a breast areola using a 3D drawing to put the finishing touches to breast reconstruction. Although the purpose of the two performances is indeed the same, the techniques employed diverge from each other on several points.
First of all, the dermograph used by MAUD institutes only stings in the superficial layer of the epidermis, without entering the dermis, unlike the tattoo which stings the skin deeper. The technique is therefore softer post cancer for fragile skin that has just been irradiated or even grafted to the area.
Next, the pigments used to recreate the mammary areola during dermopigmentation are not the same as those used by tattoo artists. Pigments used for this benefit are organic which ensures that the color of your new areola will not change over time. A real bonus when we know that the pigments in tattoos can turn and we know the importance of maintaining the right shade of the areola complexion so that the illusion and the result are there in the long term. , especially when the reconstructed areola is in symmetry with an areola that has remained intact.
In addition, these pigments do not contain any toxic elements (heavy metals, lacquers, resins). A guarantee of safety for the body which has already undergone heavy treatments. They are also disposable and sterile, thus avoiding any risk of infection, unlike tattoo artists' inks which are generally packaged in 30 or 40 ml bottles.
It is therefore the material used that changes depending on the technique, but the latter has a significant impact on several levels.
In both cases, the techniques do not allow to recreate a nipple literally since it is a three-dimensional drawing but the results are stunning because the drawing of the areola creates the impression of a nipple. , which also arouses a lot of emotions in women with breast cancer who have been deprived of it.
Would you like to reserve a free 3D repair breast areola? The MAUD Dermo-Esthetic brand invites you to visit its website to book your service. You just need to fill out a form in a few clicks on www.maud.fr/rose.
Read also : Our homemade recipes for great breasts!
They got tattoos under their breasts. And the result is sublime!