The Medical Tattoo Assistant: Guidelines for an Emerging Profession

Creator

Stacie Becker, University of Central FloridaFollow

Keywords

medical tattoo, breast cancer, scars, tattoo, restoration

Abstract

The application of medical tattooing in plastic and reconstructive surgery for scar concealment, nipple-areola complex reconstruction, and other cosmetically restorative processes is supported by a significant empirical literature.¹ Patient and physician outcome ratings are very high. A review of the methods used in these studies reveals an accumulation of specialized scientific knowledge concerning applications, equipment operation, and artistic technique. The establishment of the medical tattoo assistant as an allied health profession is necessary to protect the public and to ensure the highest quality service.

Publication Date

11-2021

Original Citation

Becker, Stacie J.; Cassisi, Jeffrey E. Ph.D.. The Medical Tattoo Assistant: Guidelines for an Emerging Profession. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 148(5):p 875e-877e, November 2021. | DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008475

Document Type

Paper

Copyright Status

Publisher retained

Publication Version

Publisher's version

College

College of Sciences

Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

Department

Health Psychology Lab

STARS Citation

Becker, Stacie, "The Medical Tattoo Assistant: Guidelines for an Emerging Profession" (2021). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 1225.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/1225