Marnie Rustemeyer is a licensed and board certified permanent cosmetic professional at Inova Medical Spa at Schar Cancer Institute. A former Wall Street executive, Marnie is a thyroid cancer survivor and a breast cancer “previvor.” She began her career in medical tattooing after being diagnosed with the BRCA gene mutation and undergoing a preventive double mastectomy. Through her own experience, she garnered a passion for helping patients feel beautiful and confident after such an emotional and demanding journey.
Inova Medical Spa is pleased to offer medical and paramedical tattooing services in partnership with MediInk. Medical micro-pigmentation (tattooing) is an innovative solution used for:
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Permanent micro-pigmentation (tattooing) techniques involve implanting custom color pigmentation into the dermal layer of the skin. Medical and paramedical tattoo practitioners can create 3D realistic visual reproductions of lost tissue areas with amazing results.
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
The pigments are manufactured in the United States and are the highest quality available, resulting in excellent color retention and beautiful results. Our pigments are sterile and made from iron oxides, which are MRI safe.
Most of the time, there is no pain in a reconstructed breast. If you do experience pain, we will apply a topical anesthetic to make you more comfortable.
Some initial fading will occur in the first two weeks. We will schedule a follow-up appointment after 6 weeks of the micro-pigmentation process to see if a touch up is necessary. If taken care of properly, your new tattoo should last a lifetime.
Medical tattooing can help conceal hair loss by creating a natural-looking stippling pattern that mimics hair follicles on the scalp. According to an article on Scalp Micropigmentation published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, “Patient satisfaction is very high” for this type of procedure.
Medical tattooing uses specialized pigments to give the appearance that is closer to your original or natural skin tone.
During your consultation, we will work together to determine the best size of the 3D nipple/areola for your new breast and color to match your skin tone. Once the color and size are agreed upon, we will create dimension with color and shading, giving you a realistic nipple and areola.
Depending on the type of scar, it can often be camouflaged. Scar camouflage pigments are selected to closely match the surrounding skin and then carefully tattooed to blend with it. The result is a natural skin-like appearance. This process works best for hypo-pigmented scars that are lighter in color than the surrounding skin.
No, the needle only goes into the dermis, which is just 3 layers into the skin.
On the day of the procedure, wear a comfortable bra. If you have photos of your breasts pre-surgery, please bring them. The entire procedure lasts approximately 1.5 hours, and the results are amazing.
You may pluck or shave the hair 48 hours prior to your tattoo procedure. However, leaving the hair untouched will not affect the tattooing.
There is no downtime following the procedure. However, we do advise against rigorous exercise for the first 24 hours and soaking in bathtubs, swimming pools or Jacuzzis for at least 7 days.
To learn more or to schedule a consultation at Inova Medical Spa, please email marnie@mediinkllc.com or call 917-753-6225.
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This lady is a blessing and a extremely talented tattoo artist!!! She gave me my confidence back and she does her work with heart and soul. Love you sweet lady❤️