dermatography /ˌdɜːməˈtɒɡɹəfi/ noun2 •A method of tattooing used in reconstructive surgery developed in 1984 based on micropigmentation, requiring a special ink injector and taking several sessions to complete.For others, cosmetic tattooing and dermatography are an adjunct to and considered as the finishing touch of reconstructive surgery. — 2009 •The anatomical description of the skin.On the basis of a decoder dermatography transcription, a shift in the acid-alkali balance is shown in favor of the acid. — 1998