What is it about?
This article explains how permanent makeup, also known as medical micropigmentation, can support people’s recovery after illness, trauma, or surgery. It shows how this technique can recreate the areola for women after mastectomy, camouflage scars and stretch marks, and correct areas affected by vitiligo. Beyond restoring the appearance, these procedures help patients feel more confident, reduce anxiety, and improve emotional well-being. The paper emphasizes that permanent makeup is not only a cosmetic enhancement but also a therapeutic tool that plays a role in psychological rehabilitation and quality of life. It also highlights the need for professional training and ethical standards for specialists performing these medical tattooing procedures.
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Why is it important?
This work is important because it shows that permanent makeup is more than a cosmetic service — it is a part of modern medical and psychological rehabilitation. By applying micropigmentation techniques, practitioners can help people after mastectomy, trauma, or skin disorders such as vitiligo regain their natural appearance and emotional balance. The research highlights how restoring external features can reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and improve quality of life.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a deeply meaningful experience for me as both an artist and researcher. Through years of working with patients and students, I have seen how permanent makeup can restore not only physical appearance but also dignity, self-confidence, and emotional stability. My goal was to highlight the medical and psychological dimensions of this practice and to show that micropigmentation deserves recognition as a therapeutic discipline. I hope this publication will inspire further collaboration between aesthetic professionals, doctors, and mental health specialists to integrate art and medicine for the benefit of patients.
Olga Yakovleva
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This page is a summary of: Potential uses of micropigmentation (permanent makeup) in medical and psycho-emotional rehabilitation, Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, October 2025, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/joan.2025.0037.
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