Every areola is as unique as a fingerprint or an iris pattern. This is the thought that Mariska de Jong, a 45-year-old tattoo artist from Breda (Netherlands), repeats when talking about her work. Since October 25, she has been officially recognized as the world champion in breast micropigmentation for patients who have undergone mastectomies or other oncology-related surgeries. Her specialization is drawing nipples and areolas on the skin of reconstructed breasts, a procedure that goes far beyond aesthetics and enters a purely psychological realm: a realistic tattoo helps a person believe in their own body again.