Valencia General Hospital incorporates a 3D breast micropigmentation unit
A Valencian healthcare center has launched a clinical unit dedicated to applying three-dimensional breast micropigmentation. This resource, managed by a nurse with specific training, operates in coordination with the Plastic Surgery services and the Oncology area. The regional health administration promotes extending this initiative to more departments. 🏥
A key step in recovery after breast cancer
The procedure is minimally invasive and is usually used to complete the process of breast reconstruction after its removal due to a tumor. Its main goal is to restore a natural appearance to the areola and nipple, allowing recipients to perceive an improvement in their self-esteem and how they view their body. It is also available for people with other oncological conditions or those with hard-to-treat scars.
Main features of the service:- It is led by nursing staff with high specialization in the technique.
- It operates with joint planning between several medical teams.
- It represents the final phase in a long journey of treatment and physical recovery.
Recovering from a serious illness involves not only eliminating the tumor, but also helping the person feel complete again in front of the mirror.
Growth projections and organizational model
The clinic, which last year operated one day a week and assisted seventy-two people, has increased its availability. The center's estimates indicate that it could help nearly six hundred patients throughout 2026. This increase responds to a greater need and the service consolidating as a fundamental element for healing. The organizational model created in this hospital is now used as an example for other health departments to establish similar resources.
Key aspects of the service's evolution:- Significant expansion of care capacity and attendance days.
- Projection to attend a number of patients almost ten times greater in the next year.
- It consolidates as an organizational benchmark for its implementation in other healthcare areas.
Integration into the overall therapeutic process
This 3D micropigmentation technique is considered the last link in an extensive therapeutic process. Experts define it as an essential part to conclude the breast reconstruction cycle. By realistically imitating the areola and nipple, the procedure completes the previous work done by plastic surgery. Coordination between nursing, surgeons, and oncologists is decisive for choosing the optimal moment and ensuring the best results for health and emotional well-being. ✅