In a city where authenticity runs deep, Austin Maldonado is reshaping how Pittsburgh views beauty, confidence, and healing, one treatment at a time.
As a nationally registered paramedic turned medical tattoo artist, Maldonado’s business, Skin ReNUE, is pioneering some of the most advanced restorative skin treatments in western Pennsylvania. Through innovative uses of NUE Conceal and evolving inkless techniques for scars, stretch marks, and hair restoration, he’s helping clients see themselves and their skin in a new light.
Where Medicine Meets Aesthetics
Before founding Skin ReNUE, Maldonado served as one of the youngest medical officers aboard a cruise ship and spent years as a first responder. His precision, medical knowledge, and steady hands were forged in high-stakes environments, experiences that now shape his artistry.
“I’ve seen how trauma leaves marks both seen and unseen,” Maldonado says. “What I do now lets me use that same medical foundation to help people heal differently. It’s still medicine just with a softer touch.”
Innovating, Not Inventing — But Changing the Game for Pittsburgh
While medical tattooing isn’t new to the U.S., Maldonado is among the first in western Pennsylvania to incorporate NUE Conceal serums, an advanced technology designed for natural-looking scar and stretch mark camouflage.
He’s also refining inkless scar and stretch mark revision, a needle-based rejuvenation technique that uses medical-grade serums instead of traditional ink. The process stimulates collagen and elastin, helping improve the texture, tone, and color of the skin over time.
“Pittsburgh already has amazing artists,” Maldonado notes. “My goal isn’t to reinvent the wheel, it’s to bring new options and technology here that help clients achieve results they didn’t know were possible.”
That includes NUE Conceal for hair restoration, a cutting-edge application that stimulates the production of natural hair growth with a blend of amino acids and biomimetic peptides, a growing demand among both men and women seeking minimally invasive alternatives to transplants.
Building Confidence, One Client at a Time
From post-surgical scars to postpartum stretch marks, Maldonado sees every session as an opportunity for renewal, not vanity. “People come in wanting to look better,” he says, “but they leave standing taller. That’s what keeps me inspired.”
Through Skin ReNUE, he’s helping make advanced restorative tattooing more visible and respected in Pittsburgh while maintaining a commitment to safety, transparency, and education. His approachable, science-first mindset has made him a trusted figure among clients and professionals alike.
The Future of Restorative Aesthetics in Pittsburgh
As Skin ReNUE continues to grow, Maldonado’s focus remains clear: advancing the conversation around beauty and healing through science and artistry in his hometown. By fusing medical insight with artistic precision, he’s proving that innovation doesn’t have to stay in Los Angeles or Miami, it can thrive right here in western Pennsylvania.
“I don’t just want people to look in the mirror and like what they see,” Maldonado says. “I want them to recognize themselves again without the reminders of what they’ve been through.”
About Skin ReNUE
Founded by nationally registered paramedic and medical tattoo artist Austin Maldonado, Skin ReNUE specializes in scar revision, stretch mark camouflage, and hair restoration using advanced NUE Conceal and inkless techniques. By merging medical science with artistry, Skin ReNUE is redefining restorative beauty in western Pennsylvania.
For more information, visit www.skinrenuepgh.com or follow @skin_renue_pgh on Instagram.
