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Nipple Tattooing
A natural-looking tattoo designed to create or enhance the nipple and areola with the illusion of protrusion. To yield realistic results, these tattoos are individually placed and color matched to best suit your body.
Unilateral: $600 Bilateral: $850
Learn about insurance coverage for this service.
Custom Artwork
A custom tattoo designed to enhance symmetry or cover scarring resulting from breast surgeries. I work with you to design something that works with your body and feels like you.
Starting at $220/hr

Real Results

Bilateral nipple tattoo with nipple reconstruction

Bilateral areola pigmentation with nipple reconstruction

Bilateral-nipple reconstruction

Bilateral nipple tattoo with nipple reconstruction





Will My Insurance Cover Nipple Tattoos?
Shade Tattoo Studio is continually working to expand insurance coverage for areola pigmentation services. We are currently able to accept some private insurance.​
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Coverage options as of April 2026:
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Don't See Your Insurance?
If your carrier is not listed, you are welcome to self-pay. You may be able to receive reimbursement for the services from your insurance company or health savings account. In this case, we are happy to provide you with receipts and paperwork necessary to file the claim.​​
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Please Note:
Coverage does not guarantee payment. Benefits are specific to your insurance plan. Please direct all questions to your carrier.​
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Shade Tattoo cannot currently accept Medicare/Medicaid.
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Insurance will not cover post mastectomy artwork, only areola pigmentation.
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Dean Health Plan
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Medica
Out of network coverage:
In network coverage:
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Quartz
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