title: Eyelid tattooing.
abstract: Tattooing has recently regained popularity in medicine. Cosmetic blepharopigmentation for eyelid enhancement by permanent eyeliner has received considerable attention. In addition, permanent pigmentation has been used for eyebrow simulation, camouflaging of scars, nipple areolar pigmentation following breast reconstruction, and the management of several other pigment disorders. This article emphasizes the principles and technique of blepharopigmentation.
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005138:Eyebrows; D005143:Eyelids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013653:Tattooing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*