After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, most women focus on beating the disease with the help of chemotherapy and surgery. Even when these treatments are successful, women will have to contend with changes in their appearance. Permanent cosmetics can be used to address these changes and restore a woman’s self-esteem and confidence after a long, hard battle.

Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments

Although chemotherapy attacks cancer cells, it causes hair loss. Cells in your hair roots grow in the same accelerated manner as cancer cells, which is why hair loss often occurs during treatment. Along with losing the hair on their head, many women also lose their eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair. There are currently no treatments that stop hair loss from occurring during chemo, and it often takes a while for it to grow back.

Along with chemotherapy, some women with breast cancer must also undergo mastectomies. With a total mastectomy, the entire breast, including the nipple, is removed. The change in appearance can be upsetting for most women, even though they understand that these procedures give them the best chance of beating the illness.

Types of Permanent Cosmetic Procedures

Permanent cosmetics offer solutions to the side effects of treatments. When it comes to hair loss, microblading recreates the look of natural eyebrows. As a form of cosmetic tattooing, microblading involves placing tiny strokes of pigment along the brow bone, which creates soft, natural-looking eyebrows. Permanent eyeliner can also be used to disguise the loss of eyelashes after chemo.

For women who’ve undergone mastectomies, areola restoration can restore the natural look of breasts, mimicking how they were before surgery. The result can have a powerful impact on a woman’s view of her own body, which can be healing in the aftermath of a cancer battle. Areola restorations are particularly effective when combined with a medical breast restoration, such as implants.

Located in Kaneohe, HI, Modern Micropigmentation proudly supports women in their fight against breast cancer. As a trusted provider of permanent cosmetics, this skilled team offers solutions for hair loss and areola restoration, helping women love their bodies after beating the illness. Patients can also opt for scar camouflage to reduce the visible signs of surgeries. View a gallery of their past work online, or call (808) 781-7667 to schedule a consultation.