Medical tattooing, also known as paramedical tattooing or micropigmentation, using advanced tattoo techniques to address medical or reconstructive needs. It can be used for a variety of purposes such as:

1. Scar Camouflage: Tattooing can help blend scars with the surrounding skin to make them less noticeable.

2. Areola Reconstruction: For individuals who have undergone breast surgery (such as mastectomy), medical tattooing can recreate the appearance of the areola and nipple.

3. Hair Simulation: This can be used to create the illusion of hair on the scalp, a technique often referred to as scalp micropigmentation.

4. Vitiligo Treatment: Tattooing can be used to camouflage the white patches caused by vitiligo.

5. Burn Reconstruction: It can help in concealing or blending burn scars to improve aesthetic appearance.

Cosmetic tattooing, also known as permanent makeup focuses on enhancing or replicating features typically involved in traditional makeup applications. It involves implanting pigment into the skin to achieve long-lasting effects. Some common procedures include:

1. Eyebrow Tattoos: This includes techniques like microblading (which creates hair-like strokes) and powder brows (which give a fuller, more defined look).

2. Eyeliner Tattoos: This can range from a subtle enhancement of the lash line to a more defined eyeliner look.

3. Lip Blushing: This involves adding color to the lips to enhance their shape and fullness.

4. Freckles and Beauty Marks: Some individuals opt to get these features tattooed for a more permanent appearance.

At Inkology all of our artists, or “Inkologists” are expertly trained in both medical and cosmetic tattooing, with at least 100 hours of experience for Inkologists and at least 400 hours for Master Inkologists.