Paramedical tattooing, also known as medical tattooing or micro-pigmentation, is a specialized form of tattooing that involves the use of pigments and advanced techniques to help restore the appearance of skin that has been damaged due to injury, surgery, or medical conditions.

Paramedical tattooing can be used to create the illusion of natural-looking areolas for breast cancer survivors who have undergone a mastectomy, to camouflage scars from burns, surgeries, or accidents, to create the appearance of hair in cases of alopecia or scalp micropigmentation, and to correct skin pigmentation disorders such as vitiligo.

This type of tattooing is often performed by skilled and experienced tattoo artists who have received additional training in medical procedures and safety protocols. The process involves carefully selecting pigments to match the patient’s skin tone and using a specialized tattoo machine to deposit the pigment into the skin’s surface, creating a natural-looking result that can last for several years.