“Dermographer in Nîmes, I chose to heal ailments by drawing on the skin”

La dermopigmentation, dernière étape de la reconstruction mammaire après la pose de prothèses. C.S. – Midi Libre

Based in the city of Antonins, Ysabel Marignan helps women regain their femininity after a mastectomy.

In the life of Nadine (not her real name), cancer struck and it struck very hard. “I had no particular predisposition. The doctors didn't really know why it had happened to me!”. In September 2019, this mother was followed by skin cancer, this time by another cancer, this time of the breast, requiring no less than two total mastectomies, or complete removals of both mammary glands – areolas and nipples included. Subsequently, to this ordeal against the disease, Nadine had to add another fight. Trying to find a woman's body again, hers having become breastless, bruised.

200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000

Illusion of volume

And it is precisely for her, and for the other women plunged into this same suffering, that Ysabel Marignan chose to practice the very singular profession of dermographer. “A job that came to me out of an interest in artistic creation. And a desire to help others!”, this true artist recently analyzed.

At home, in her tree-filled haven of peace set on a hill in Nîmes, Ysabel clearly brings women's breasts back to life. Like during this final 3D illusion dermopigmentation session on Nadine's breasts, organized on September 26.

A normograph to define contours. C.S. – Midi Libre

For nearly two hours that day, Ysabel Marignan put her talent at the service of this woman who was both strong and shy one last time. Patiently redrawing her nipples and areolas that had disappeared with surgery. Concentrated, following a strict protocol, Ysabel trained with the best in the practice of her art (in Paris, London and soon in the United States), first focused on redrawing the contours of Nadine's future areolas using a normograph (photo). Before injecting an indelible tattoo ink under her skin “whose shade is carefully concocted for each client, in order to match her skin tone as closely as possible”, insists Ysabel.

3D illusion nipples. Spectacular! Ysabel Marignan – D.R.

 

After the contours were done, it was time to fill them in, which was time-consuming (photo). Before the grand finale, namely the spectacular creation of the nipples. Thanks to the contrasts of the colors and the play of light, they seemed to have gained volume. Incredible! As this relief took shape, just above, on Nadine's face, a smile was once again drawn. Magical.

Through the Diane association, women who have undergone a mastectomy can have their restorative dermopigmentation sessions for the chest and eyebrows reimbursed by social security. More info and information: www.reseaudiane.fr