Restorative
Medical Tattooing

Preparing for your session

Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol) for 48 hours prior. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that provides easy access to the treatment area. Arrive with clean, moisturized skin, no active sunburn on the area.

A private welcome

You will arrive at Justine's private suite in Orange. There is no waiting room full of strangers. Justine will greet you personally, review your case, and answer any last questions before beginning.

Comfortable and in control

High-potency numbing cream is applied before any work begins. Sessions run 1-3 hours. You can pause at any time. Justine works quietly and methodically, many clients find the experience deeply relaxing.

Healing and follow-up

You'll leave with a full aftercare kit (for sessions over $500) and written instructions. The treated area will be slightly red for 24-72 hours. Your follow-up session is scheduled 6-12 weeks later to refine and complete the result.

For breast cancer survivors and post-mastectomy or breast reconstruction patients. Using advanced pigment layering, shading, and highlight techniques, Justine creates deeply realistic three-dimensional areola and nipple results on reconstructed breasts, for all skin tones, including complex scarring and darker Fitzpatrick types that other artists cannot treat.

• , 2-4 sessions, 6-10 weeks apart
• , Min. 6 months post-reconstruction surgery
• , Surgeon clearance letter on official letterhead required
• , 1.5-3 hours per session
• , WHCRA insurance receipts provided
• , Available: unilateral & bilateral, skin-sparing, nipple-sparing, TRAM/DIEP flap

↳ Not suitable if currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if breast skin is overly thinned post-mastectomy (surgeon to confirm).

Precision flesh-tone pigment camouflage for a wide range of surgical scars. Custom pigments are blended on-site to match your exact skin tone. Covers tummy tuck, c-section, BBL, liposuction, arm/thigh lift, breast augmentation/reduction, facelift, gastric sleeve, hernia repair, self-harm scars, burn scars, top surgery scars, and cleft palate scars.

• , 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
• , Min. 12 months post-surgery, fully healed & flat
• , 1-2 hours per session (varies by area)
• , All Fitzpatrick skin types
• , Keloid cases assessed individually

↳ Keloid scars are assessed case by case, consultation required.

For patients with scarring around the areola following breast augmentation, breast lift, reduction, or nipple reduction surgery. Custom pigments are matched to the natural areola color to seamlessly blend and conceal periareolar scarring.

• , 2-4 sessions, 6-10 weeks apart
• , Min. 12 months post-surgery, fully healed
• , 1-2 hours per session
• , All skin tones

↳ For darker skin or hyperpigmented areola scarring, artistic solutions may be used in combination with standard camouflage.

Two options: Inkless collagen stimulation (needling with hyaluronic acid / growth factor serum to naturally smooth and blend stretch marks, no pigment, best for colored marks) or pigment camouflage (custom flesh-tone pigments matched to your skin, blended into light/silver stretch marks). Often combined for best results.

• , Inkless: 2-4 sessions, 8-10 weeks apart
• , Pigment: 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
• , Stretch marks must be at least 12 months old
• , Areas: abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, breasts, flanks, back
• , All skin tones including dark skin

↳ No tanning for 4 weeks before appointment, pigments are matched to your natural skin tone.

One of the most underserved specialties in paramedical tattooing, and one of the most transformative. Following abdominoplasty, the belly button is often relocated or reshaped, leaving scarring or an unnatural appearance. Justine recreates a natural-looking navel using advanced shading and pigment techniques.

• , 2-4 sessions, 6-8 weeks apart
• , Min. 12 months post-abdominoplasty, fully healed
• , 1-1.5 hours per session
• , Available for: post-tummy tuck, panniculectomy, hernia repair

↳ Available for all skin tones. Artistic additions (mandalas, floral accents) available on request.

A dedicated specialty for clients with Fitzpatrick V-VI skin, hyperpigmented scarring, and cases that fall outside the scope of conventional paramedical tattooing. Where standard flesh-tone camouflage cannot work, Justine applies 17 years of fine art mastery to find a path forward.

• , Techniques: pigment neutralization, creative camouflage, artistic transformation
• , Photo review required before booking
• , 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
• , Cases declined by other artists are welcome here

↳ This is an expertise that applies across all services, clients book the service they need and receive treatment adapted to their skin.

Scalp micropigmentation creates the appearance of hair follicles on the scalp, giving the illusion of a full, dense hairline or close-shaved head. For clients experiencing hair loss, thinning, alopecia, or scalp scarring from surgery or injury.

• , 2-4 sessions, 14 days apart
• , 2-4 hours per session depending on area
• , Longevity: 4-6 years; slow fade up to 8 years
• , Conditions: male/female pattern baldness, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, chemo hair loss, scalp scarring

↳ Strong daily sunscreen required. Touch-up after several years.

Paramedical pigment camouflage for stable vitiligo patches and port wine stain birthmarks (post-laser, with physician approval). Custom pigments matched to surrounding natural skin tone. Available for face, hands, arms, and body.

• , Vitiligo: 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
• , Vitiligo must be stable and in remission, dermatologist confirmation required
• , Port wine stain: multiple prior laser sessions required; physician approval letter required
• , Touch-ups may be needed as skin tone changes seasonally

↳ All port wine stain cases reviewed via photo and physician documentation prior to booking.

Keloid scars are assessed individually, not all keloid cases are candidates, and Justine will always be honest about what is and is not possible. For keloid-adjacent or stabilized scars, Justine offers scar relaxation to soften tissue, followed by camouflage or artistic transformation.

• , Consultation required: all keloid cases reviewed via photo before booking
• , May require pre-treatment scar relaxation sessions
• , Not suitable for active, growing keloids

↳ For cases where camouflage is not viable, artistic scar transformation may be offered, turning the keloid into intentional body art.

For clients whose scars cannot be fully addressed with conventional camouflage, or who choose not to hide them. Justine designs and tattoos custom fine art that integrates the scar into intentional body art, flowing with the body’s natural contours. Every design begins at consultation. Nothing is templated.

• , Best for: dark, thick, or hyperpigmented scars; cases declined by other artists
• , 2-4 sessions depending on design complexity
• , Consultation required, no booking without consult
• , All body areas, all skin tones

↳ The scar becomes part of something meaningful, beautiful, and entirely personal.

Before camouflage pigment can be effectively applied to raised, tight, or fibrous scar tissue, the scar often needs to be prepared. Scar relaxation uses needling techniques to soften raised scar tissue, improve texture, stimulate collagen and melanin production, and create a better surface for subsequent camouflage work.

• , Used for: raised scars, tight post-surgical scars, keloid-adjacent tissue
• , 2-4 prep sessions before camouflage begins
• , Results: scar flattening, texture improvement, improved pigment retention

↳ This is frequently the first phase of a multi-stage treatment plan.

Before any procedure begins, come in for a private, hands-on consultation where you can see and feel exactly what is possible for your skin. Justine performs live skin tone color matching, applies test pigments directly to your skin so you can see how camouflage will look in real light, and walks you through a fully tailored plan for your specific case. You leave with a clear, honest picture of your final results before a single permanent mark is made.

• , $150 consultation fee · 1 hour private session
• , Live skin tone color matching and test pigment application
• , Fully tailored treatment plan for your specific case
• , Fee applied toward your deposit if you book a procedure session

↳ Text (714) 497-0106 to inquire and schedule your consultation.

Consultation

A private, no-commitment conversation. Justine reviews your case, discusses candidacy, and designs a treatment plan together. Virtual consultations available.

Preparation

For complex cases, a scar relaxation phase may precede camouflage work. Justine measures, plans, and double-checks every detail before beginning.

Treatment Session

Private single room. High-potency numbing agents. Single-use sterile needles. Sessions run 1-3 hours depending on service.

Healing & Follow-Up

Aftercare kits provided for all clients spending over $500. Follow-up sessions scheduled 6-12 weeks apart to build and refine results.

"Words cannot express how incredibly happy I am with Justine's art on my body. She is amazing and made me feel so comfortable during the process. My scars are no longer visible and I feel super confident."

"Justine is kind, talented, collaborative and fantastic at her craft. No pain, beautiful results, healed well. Big fan of hers!"

"Honestly, I can't say enough about Justine, her beautiful studio and her stunning work. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel completely at home. It's a beautiful space, very relaxed with plants and soft lighting."

"Justine is working directly from her heart as she crafts your experience. Her line work is impeccable and she has such a delicate hand. It's like Justine was just uncovering what was already on my skin to begin with. It was such a magical experience."