Medical Tattooing for Aesthetic Optimisation

Scars, skin pigmentation mismatch, alopecia and contour deformities are often negatively affecting good reconstructive outcomes in reconstructed patients. In cases when surgery is reaching its limits, it is important to provide another treatment option like using medical tattooing. This may help to improve the postoperative outcome and patient’s satisfaction. Medical tattooing, an advanced form of cosmetic tattooing, is an option that can facilitate a desired change or restoration of appearance. A cross-over combination of reconstructive surgery and medical tattooing is a promising and safe approach to provide high patient satisfaction in reconstructive surgery, even to enhance the postoperative outcome.