Dr. Gupta’s team begins with a personalized consultation to discuss your goals, select pigment colors, and determine the ideal size, shape, and placement of the areola. During this visit, you’ll also decide whether you’d like to move forward with nipple reconstruction, where Dr. Gupta surgically creates a 3D nipple bud. If you choose not to undergo reconstruction, our skilled paramedical tattoo artist will instead create a 3D tattooed nipple during your appointment for a highly realistic, dimensional result.

The skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped to ensure a sterile environment, and a numbing cream is applied to minimize any discomfort during the procedure.

Using precise measurements and your input, the artist maps out the areola and nipple design directly on your skin to guide the tattooing process.

Using specialized tattooing techniques, natural pigments are deposited into the skin in layers to create a realistic, 3D appearance of the nipple and areola.

You’ll be given specific aftercare instructions to protect the area as it heals, including keeping it clean, avoiding sun exposure, and applying a healing ointment. Most patients experience mild scabbing and complete healing within 7–10 days. Once the tattoo has fully settled, we offer a complimentary touch-up to perfect the color, shape, or definition if needed.