The method of inserting the pigment ink into the skin is the same as semi permanent make up but the application has been adapted to improve and disguise the appearance of various medical conditions or procedures.
Micropigmentation can be used in this way to reconstruct the areola following breast surgery, to reduce and balance the appearance of a cleft lip palate and to camouflage scars or burns on the skin after they have healed. This has proven to be a valuable treatment, boosting the confidence of those who have suffer these conditions.