AriCléa

AriCléa · A Pillar Practice

Restorative Medical Tattooing

You don't need a referral. You don't need to explain yourself. If you have a scar, a skin concern, or simply a question, you are welcome here. Book a consult, send a photo by text or email, or just reach out. Justine will meet you exactly where you are.

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Justine Almaraz performing medical tattooing with mask and gloves

Justine Almaraz · Restorative Medical Tattooing

Precision. Care. Craft.

You Are Welcome Here

You deserve to feel at home
in your own skin

Many of Justine's clients come to her after years of hiding a scar, avoiding mirrors, or feeling like their body no longer belongs to them. Some were told their skin was too dark, their scar too complex, or that nothing could be done.

Justine built this practice to be the place that says yes, with care, precision, and deep respect for the story your skin carries. Every session is private, unhurried, and designed around you.

- Justine Almaraz, Founder & Lead Artist

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No judgment, ever

Whether your scar is from surgery, self-harm, an accident, or a condition you were born with, you will be received with complete warmth and professionalism.

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Honest about what's possible

At your consultation, Justine will give you a clear, realistic picture of what can be achieved for your specific skin and scar. No overpromising.

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Private, calm, and unhurried

Sessions take place in a private single room. There is no rush. High-potency numbing is used. You are in control of the pace.

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16 years of experience

Justine has worked with clients across every skin tone and scar type. You are in expert, caring hands. Reach out anytime - there is no wrong question.

Insurance Coverage · WHCRA

You've been through the hardest part.
This is the final step.

Under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), your insurance company is federally required to cover nipple and areola tattooing as part of your post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. That means the restorative work you've been waiting for may cost you little to nothing out of pocket.

✓ A Letter of Medical Necessity

✓ An itemized receipt with the correct CPT billing codes

✓ A support letter for any appeals

You deserve to feel whole. Justine will handle the paperwork.

Note: AriCléa is an out-of-network provider. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by plan. Justine will support your claim fully; the determination is between you and your insurer.

Credentials & Standards

The standard your healing deserves

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16 Years

Paramedical Tattoo Experience

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Current Annual Certification

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Triple Certified

Creative, Cosmetic & Paramedical

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Licensed & Insured

Private Studio, Orange County, CA

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All Fitzpatrick Types

Specialist in Types V & VI

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Hospital-Grade Hygiene

Single-Use Sterile Instruments

For Medical Professionals

A trusted partner for your patients' final step

Justine Almaraz works directly with plastic surgeons, oncologists, dermatologists, and reconstructive specialists to provide the final step in their patients' restoration journey.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Post-operative scar camouflage, navel reconstruction, and 3D areola restoration. Justine coordinates timing with your post-op protocol and requires surgeon clearance for areola work.

Oncologists & Breast Teams

3D Areola & Nipple Restoration for post-mastectomy patients. Justine provides itemized receipts for insurance submission under WHCRA.

Dermatologists

Vitiligo camouflage (stable/remission only), port wine stain camouflage (post-laser), and dark skin hyperpigmentation specialist services.

Mental Health Professionals

Compassionate, private self-harm scar camouflage for clients in recovery. Justine creates a calm, unhurried environment for sensitive healing.

Services & Specialties

Intentional solutions. Choose yours.

Post-Mastectomy · Starting at $400+/session

3D Areola & Nipple Restoration

For breast cancer survivors and post-mastectomy or breast reconstruction patients. Using advanced pigment layering, shading, and highlight techniques, Justine creates deeply realistic 3D areola and nipple results for all skin tones, including complex scarring and darker Fitzpatrick types.

  • 2-4 sessions, 6-10 weeks apart
  • Min. 6 months post-reconstruction surgery
  • Surgeon clearance letter required
  • 1.5-3 hours per session · WHCRA receipts provided

Unilateral & bilateral, skin-sparing, nipple-sparing, TRAM/DIEP flap options available.

Surgical · Self-Harm · Burns · Starting at $400+/session

Scar Camouflage

Precision flesh-tone pigment camouflage for surgical scars: tummy tuck, C-section, BBL, liposuction, arm/thigh lift, breast surgery, facelift, gastric sleeve, self-harm, burns, top surgery, and cleft palate scars.

  • 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
  • Min. 12 months post-surgery, fully healed & flat
  • Custom pigments mixed on-site
  • All Fitzpatrick skin types (I - VI)

Keloid cases assessed individually via photo consultation.

Post-Augmentation · Lift · Reduction

Areola Scar Camouflage

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

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

Artistic solution combinations available for hyperpigmented scarring.

Inkless & Pigment Options · Starting at $400+/session

Stretch Mark Treatments

Two options: Inkless collagen stimulation (microneedling with hyaluronic acid / growth factor serum to smooth and naturally blend) or pigment camouflage (custom flesh-tone pigment blended into silver marks).

  • 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
  • Abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, breasts, flanks

No tanning 4 weeks prior to appointment for exact pigment matching.

Post-Abdominoplasty · Post-Tummy Tuck

Navel / Belly Button Restoration

One of the most underserved specialties in paramedical tattooing. Following tummy tuck or hernia surgery, the navel is often relocated or reshaped. Justine recreates a natural-looking belly button using advanced shading.

  • 2-4 sessions, 6-8 weeks apart
  • Min. 12 months post-surgery, fully healed
  • 1-1.5 hours per session

Artistic additions (mandalas, floral accents) available on request.

Fitzpatrick V-VI · PIH · Complex Cases

Dark Skin & Hyperpigmentation Specialist

Dedicated specialty for clients with Fitzpatrick V-VI skin, hyperpigmented scarring, and cases outside conventional scope. Where standard camouflage fails, Justine applies fine art neutralization techniques.

  • Techniques: pigment neutralization & artistic transformation
  • Photo review required before booking
  • Cases declined by other artists welcome

Specialized expertise applied across every service.

Hair Restoration · Alopecia · Hairline

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

Scalp micropigmentation creates the appearance of real hair follicles on the scalp, giving the illusion of a full, dense hairline or close-shaved head for pattern hair loss, thinning, alopecia, or surgical scars.

  • 2-4 sessions, 14 days apart
  • 2-4 hours per session
  • Longevity: 4-6 years (slow fade up to 8 years)

Suitable for pattern baldness, alopecia areata, chemo hair loss, and FUT/FUE scars.

Vitiligo · Birthmarks · Skin Conditions

Vitiligo & Port Wine Stain Camouflage

Paramedical pigment camouflage for stable vitiligo patches and port wine stain birthmarks (post-laser). Custom pigments matched to surrounding natural skin tone.

  • Vitiligo: 2-4 sessions, 8-12 weeks apart
  • Vitiligo must be stable & in remission (dermatologist note)
  • Port wine stain: physician approval letter required

Available for face, hands, arms, and body.

Fine Art Camouflage · Complex Cases

Artistic Scar Transformation

For clients whose scars cannot be fully addressed with flesh-tone camouflage, or who choose to honor them. Justine designs custom fine art that integrates the scar into intentional body art flowing with your body's natural contours.

  • Best for dark, thick, or hyperpigmented scars
  • 2-4 sessions depending on design complexity
  • Consultation required before booking

Turning scars into meaningful, beautiful, intentional art.

Bookable Services & Pricing

The full catalogue.

Every service below is bookable directly through AriCléa. Send an inquiry or request a consultation and Justine will personally confirm your appointment.

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Paramedical Tattoo

Restorative and medical tattooing: areola restoration, scar and stretch mark camouflage, scalp micropigmentation, navel reconstruction, and vitiligo solutions.

Artistic Areola Restoration & 3D Nipple Tattooing

$750 - $1,200

Post-mastectomy and top-surgery 3D areola and nipple restoration. Advanced pigment layering and shading for deeply realistic results across all skin tones, including Fitzpatrick V-VI. WHCRA documentation provided.

2 - 3 hrs · $750 - $1,200

Hypopigmentation Blending

$400 - $800

Custom paramedical pigment blending for areas of hypopigmentation and pigment loss, matched to your surrounding natural skin tone. Specialist in deeper Fitzpatrick types.

1 hr · $400 - $800

Inkless Scar Smoothing Camouflage

$400 - $700

Microneedling with hyaluronic acid and growth-factor serum to stimulate collagen, smooth texture, and naturally blend scars and stretch marks without pigment.

1 - 5 hrs · $400 - $700

Navel Reconstruction Tattooing

$550

Recreation of a natural-looking belly button following tummy tuck or hernia surgery using advanced shading. Min. 12 months post-surgery, fully healed.

1 hr · $550

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

$500 - $5,000

Creates the appearance of real hair follicles on the scalp for a full, dense hairline or close-shaved look. For pattern hair loss, thinning, alopecia, and FUT/FUE scars. 2-4 sessions.

2.5 - 5.5 hrs · $500 - $5,000

Scar Camouflage

$400 - $800

Custom flesh-tone pigment camouflage for surgical, traumatic, burn, and self-harm scars across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI). Min. 12 months post-surgery.

1 hr · $400 - $800

Stretch Mark Camouflage

$400 - $800

Custom flesh-tone pigment blended into silver stretch marks on abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, breasts, and flanks. Marks must be at least 12 months old.

1 hr · $400 - $800

Surgical Scar Camouflage

$400 - $800

Specialized camouflage for tummy tuck, C-section, BBL, liposuction, arm/thigh lift, breast surgery, facelift, and gastric sleeve scars. Fully healed and flat required.

1 hr · $400 - $800

Vitiligo Camouflage

$400 - $800

Paramedical pigment camouflage for stable vitiligo patches matched to surrounding natural skin tone. Vitiligo must be stable and in remission (dermatologist note).

1 hr · $400 - $800

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Creative Tattooing

Custom fine art tattooing by Justine, from mini pieces to full-day collector experiences and the signature Resonance Sound Ceremony.

Mini Tattoo

Starting at $400

A small custom fine art tattoo by Justine, starting at one hour. Perfect for meaningful, intimate pieces.

1 hr · Starting at $400

Resonance Tattoo Sound Ceremony™

$5,000

Justine's signature offering: a full-day sound-activated tattoo immersion combining live crystal sound bowl healing, ceremonial intention-setting, and intuitive fine art tattooing.

8 hrs · $5,000

Tattoo Experience with Justine | Full Day

$350 - $4,000

A full-day custom fine art tattoo experience with Justine, from intimate designs to large-scale collector pieces. Pricing reflects design complexity and placement.

8 hrs · $350 - $4,000

Tattoo Experience with Justine | Half Day

$350 - $2,300

A half-day custom fine art tattoo session with Justine for medium-scale designs. Pricing reflects design complexity and placement.

4 hrs · $350 - $2,300

Tattoo Touch Up Session

Free

A complimentary touch-up session for existing AriCléa tattoos within the touch-up window. Justine will confirm eligibility when you book.

1 hr

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Consultations

In-person, virtual, and photo-review consultations to assess your case and plan your treatment.

In-Person Consultation

$150

A private one-hour consultation at the Orange County studio to assess your scar, skin, or design in person. Applies toward your treatment plan. Photo uploads encouraged beforehand.

1 hr · $150

Zoom Consultation with Justine @JustineArtStudio

Free

A free 15-minute virtual consultation to review your case, answer questions, and determine next steps. Upload reference photos beforehand for the most accurate assessment.

15 mins

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

Studio Location

Private Studio · Orange County, California

Address940 W Chapman Ave Ste 202, Orange, CA 92868

Service AreaLos Angeles · Orange County · Southern California · International Fly-Ins Welcome

Email & Direct Contactinfo@ariclea.co · Phone/Text: (714) 497-0106

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