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— MICROPIGMENTATION · Barcelona
María Dolores Pérez Sancho · Nurse specialised in micropigmentation
Reconstruction or creation of the areola with medical micropigmentation. A high-precision technique with a very realistic result — after mastectomy, breast augmentation or any surgery that has altered the appearance of the areola.
In short
Areola and nipple micropigmentation recreates their 3D appearance after mastectomy or breast surgery. It usually takes 1–2 sessions, recovery is minimal and results last 3–5 years. Price: €450–750. At Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez's practice in Clínica Sagrada Família (Barcelona), with a prior medical assessment.
María Dolores Pérez Sancho explains how we recreate a hyper-realistic areola, tailored to your colouring and anatomy.
Medical judgement
“A micropigmented areola isn't meant to be perfect. It's meant to be real — with the three-dimensionality, colour and nuances that make the eye read it as natural.”María Dolores Pérez Sancho
Technique · Areola micropigmentation
Light and shadow that create volume.
A play of tones for a three-dimensional effect.
We choose the shade that suits you best.
Shape and size adapted to your anatomy.
What it treats
After a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, the areola is usually left without pigment or looks very different from before. Micropigmentation recreates the areola and nipple with a three-dimensional shading technique that imitates the texture, colour and nuances of a natural areola. It's the final phase of breast reconstruction — the one that completes the result visually.
After breast augmentation, the areola can look different — in colour, shape or definition. Micropigmentation corrects or improves that appearance very precisely without further surgery. It's also used to match an operated areola with the other side when tone or size differ.
For trans men undergoing transition, mastectomy removes the areola or alters its appearance. Micropigmentation creates or reconstructs the areola adapted to the new chest anatomy — with the size, position and tone that fit each patient's surgical result.
An areola with hypopigmentation — lighter or uneven areas — can be corrected with micropigmentation without reconstructing the whole areola. The pigment evens out the tone in the affected areas for a uniform, natural look. It's also used to correct colour differences between the two areolas.
The practical side
Everything you need to know before your consultation. No small print.
Scar tissue processes pigment differently from normal skin. It lasts longer in some cases — less in very fibrous tissue.
A first session and a mandatory touch-up at 6–8 weeks. Pigment behaves less predictably in scar tissue — the touch-up is essential.
Possible mild redness for the first few hours. The scar area may be a little more sensitive. Normal life straight away.
It depends on whether one or two areolas are treated, the condition of the tissue and the complexity of the reconstruction. It is set at the assessment.
Who it's for
Not sure if it's for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for: we'll tell you honestly what we see.
Free first visit · no commitment
In the consultation we study your case, talk about what you want and set the goals together. If you don't need treatment, we'll tell you that too.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about areola micropigmentation. If your question isn't here, write to us.
The guide price is €450–750. It depends on whether one or two areolas are treated, the condition of the tissue and the complexity of the reconstruction, and is set at the assessment. The first consultation is free. You can see all fees on the prices page.
Usually 3–5 years. Scar tissue processes pigment differently from normal skin — longer in some cases, shorter in very fibrous tissue.
At Clínica Sagrada Família, C/ Torras i Pujalt 1 (3rd floor), Barcelona. It is performed by María Dolores Pérez Sancho, a micropigmentation specialist. You can see her areola reconstruction cases on her website.
You need to wait until the scar has fully settled — usually 6 to 12 months after your last surgery. An immature scar processes pigment very irregularly and the result is unpredictable. If you're unsure about your scar, we'll assess it at the consultation.
With the right technique, very realistic. The key is working with multiple tones to create the illusion of three dimensions — not a flat colour but a gradation that imitates the depth and texture of a natural areola. A well-micropigmented areola can't be told apart from a natural one in normal light.
Sensitivity depends on how much the previous surgery affected the nerves. Many patients after mastectomy have reduced or no sensation in the area — in those cases the treatment is practically painless. We apply numbing cream beforehand regardless.
Usually 2 sessions — the first lays the base and the touch-up at 6–8 weeks perfects the result. The touch-up is essential because pigment behaves less predictably in scar tissue. Some cases with very fibrous tissue may need a third session.
If active cancer treatment has finished and you're in follow-up, in most cases yes. It's essential to check with your oncologist before the consultation — some follow-up protocols have specific considerations. We coordinate with your medical team when needed.
Yes. Micropigmentation can recreate the three-dimensional look of the nipple with a specific shading technique — it doesn't create real volume, but it gives the visual illusion of relief. It's done in the same session as the areola.
Keep the area dry and don't apply unprescribed creams for the first 24–48 hours. Apply the prescribed healing cream as directed. Avoid direct sun on the area for 4 weeks. Don't rub or scratch while healing. Flaking is part of the process — don't force it.
Free consultation
First visit with no commitment. There is always an assessment first; if the treatment is right for you, it can be done the same day.
In Sant Gervasi, next to Ronda del General Mitre. It is not in the area around the Sagrada Família basilica.