For practitioners · Dr. Rusnak Academy
3D Areola Restoration Masterclass.
Advanced training in 3D areola technique, colour restoration and correction work, on live models, following the certification in each city.
Dr. Rusnak Academy
Training is enrolled through the Academy.
Healing Skin is the clinical home where classes, live-model practice and certification take place. Dates, tuition, financing and enrollment live on the Academy site.
- Paramedical Tattoo Certification, $5,900, three days
- 3D Areola Masterclass, $3,999, two days
- Powder Botox Masterclass, $2,350, one day
- Live models in every in-person track; kit and lifetime mentorship with the two tattoo credentials
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2-Day Specialized Masterclass · $3,999
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Advanced training in 3D areola tattooing for practitioners working with post-mastectomy patients. Taught by Dr. Cecilia Rusnak PhD, LME, DAc, with 32 years of clinical and aesthetic experience.
3D Areola Masterclass.
The 3D Areola Color Restoration Masterclass is Dr. Cecilia Rusnak’s complete proprietary curriculum for licensed practitioners who want to add post-mastectomy areola work to their practice, and 3D areola tattoo technique is one component taught within the method. The class covers pigment chemistry for areola work, dimensional shading and 3D layering, surgeon coordination, and patient consultation flow for breast cancer survivors.
2Day Masterclass $3,999Tuition · $500 Deposit 3Core Techniques ∞Mentorship AccessThe Work Behind the Training
What 3D areola color restoration is.
3D areola color restoration is a paramedical tattooing technique that recreates the color, dimension, and natural detail of the nipple-areola complex. Medical-grade pigments are matched to the patient’s skin tone and layered to suggest depth, the darker center, the soft irregular edge, the subtle features that make an areola read as three-dimensional. It is a clinical procedure, not a cosmetic one.
This is the work you will learn to perform in this masterclass, and it is work Dr. Cecilia Rusnak performs every week as a clinical specialty at Healing Skin Medical Aesthetics. You are not learning a theory; you are learning a procedure from the practitioner who does it. It is used in three settings:
- Post-mastectomy reconstruction. The final stage of breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, restoring the nipple-areola complex once the breast mound has healed.
- Gender-affirming surgery. A recognized finishing step after gender-affirming chest surgery, recreating or refining the areola for transmasculine patients after top surgery, and building areola color and definition for transfeminine patients.
- Correction of previous tattooing. Reworking earlier areola tattoos done elsewhere, neutralizing color that healed wrong, refining shape, and re-pigmenting work that has faded unevenly.
Looking for treatment rather than training? Dr. Rusnak performs 3D areola restoration for patients at Healing Skin Medical Aesthetics. See the 3D areola restoration treatment page or call (689) 288-8011.
The Curriculum
Three areas of mastery, two days, live models.
013D Areola Techniques
Creating a realistic 3D effect for the nipple-areola complex, depth, darkening, dimensional shading, and natural features like wrinkles and Montgomery glands. Color matching across the full range of skin tones for results that blend seamlessly.
Custom shaping · Color matching · Dimensional shading 02Areola Color Restoration
The specialized technique for restoring natural areola color and correcting tone inconsistencies. Advanced blending and shading to achieve uniform, natural tones, used for both restorative work and correction of prior procedures.
Color correction · Blending · Tone uniformity 03Areola Correction
Correction work for prior areola tattoos, color adjustment, shape refinement, and blending imperfections from earlier procedures. Working effectively with different skin types and post-reconstruction tissue conditions.
Re-pigmentation · Shape refinement · Imperfection correctionWhat’s Included
Tuition includes the specialized Areola kit.
- Specialized Areola KitA dedicated pigment kit specifically designed for areola work, separate from the kit used in paramedical training
- Live Model PracticeTwo days of hands-on instruction with both practice tattoo skins and live models, with one-on-one guidance from Dr. Rusnak
- Insurance & Billing MaterialsA pre-prepared medical necessity letter template, CPT code reference (19357 / 11920–11922), and guidance on insurance reimbursement workflow
- Doctor Collaboration TrainingHow to build referral relationships with plastic surgeons and oncologists, the network that drives post-mastectomy referrals
- Lifetime MentorshipDirect access to Dr. Rusnak after the masterclass for case questions and continued growth
- CertificationDr. Rusnak Academy certificate of completion in 3D Areola Restoration awarded on Day 2
Investment
$3,999 tuition. $500 deposit.
A $500 deposit reserves your seat in the masterclass. The remaining balance is due one week before the start of class. The deposit is non-refundable but transferable, if your schedule changes, we can move you to a future date in any city.
Financing is available through Cherry, Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm. Students enrolling in both the Paramedical Tattoo Certification and the 3D Areola Masterclass complete the full paramedical and areola skill set.
Your InstructorOne instructor. Every class.
Dr. Cecilia Rusnak teaches every class personally, in every city, start to finish. She is your only instructor. With class sizes of 3 to 6 students, you learn directly from her and work under her supervision on live models both days.
2026–2027 Tour Dates
Every city. Follows each Paramedical class.
| City | Areola Masterclass (Days 3–4) | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | October 11–12, 2026 | Reserve |
| Orlando, FL | November 15–16, 2026 | Reserve |
| Las Vegas, NV | December 6–7, 2026 | Learn More |
| Orlando, FL | January 10–11, 2027 | Reserve |
| Houston, TX | February 21–22, 2027 | Reserve |
| New York, NY | March 21–22, 2027 | Reserve |
The 3D Areola Masterclass runs on Days 3–4 in every city, immediately after the Paramedical Tattoo Certification on Days 1–2. Enroll in both to complete the full paramedical and areola skill set.
Who This Masterclass Is For
For practitioners adding post-mastectomy work.
The 3D Areola Masterclass is for practitioners ready to take on the most clinically significant work in paramedical tattooing. Students typically arrive having completed the Paramedical Tattoo Certification, or with prior PMU/tattoo experience and a defined plan to work with breast cancer survivors and post-reconstruction patients.
This is high-trust work. The patient population is emotionally complex. The procedure is the final stage of a long medical journey. The course is structured to prepare practitioners not just for the technique itself but for the clinical relationships, documentation, and referral networks that make this kind of practice sustainable.
Also Interested in Paramedical?The Paramedical Tattoo Certification runs Days 1–2.
A 3-day certification covering scar camouflage, stretch mark camouflage, and Advanced ISR Inkless Technique. $5,900 tuition. Includes the professional pigment kit. Enroll in both programs to complete the full paramedical and areola skill set.
Read About Paramedical Training →Credentialed by Dr. Rusnak Academy.
The 3D Areola Masterclass is credentialed by Dr. Rusnak Academy, a private certifying body for paramedical tattoo practitioners founded and led by Dr. Cecilia Rusnak, Dr. Cecilia Rusnak PhD, LME, DAc, Licensed Medical Esthetician and Florida-licensed Acupuncture Physician, with 32 years in aesthetics and integrative medicine. Hands-on training takes place at Healing Skin Medical Aesthetics; the Academy issues and stands behind the credential.
Graduates earn the Certificate of Advanced Professional Training in Areola Color Restoration and 3D Areola Tattooing.
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