The Medical Tattoo Assistant: Guidelines for an Emerging Profession
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
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