Breast Cancer Double Mastectomy Tattoos

Nipple tattoos after mastectomy give breast cancer survivors the option to have a realistic looking nipple without having to undergo another surgery. Monicas tattoo is in progress in this picture.

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These eight women felt they reclaimed their bodies with their tattoos and found inspiration in their mastectomy tattoo designs.

Breast cancer double mastectomy tattoos. Double mastectomy scar coverups in 2 sessions. Photo courtesy hendricks regional health after mary hauser had a preventative double mastectomy in 2013 her surgeon told her about an alternative to nipple reconstruction surgery that sounded like a golden ticket. From there in 2015 45 women were able to get their tattoos done.

These post mastectomy scar tattoos arent just artistic theyre inspiring for other breast cancer survivors. After a mastectomy surgery or breast reconstruction women may feel unhappy about their scars or new body shape. I had a double mastectomy at 32and turned my scars into works of tattoo art.

10 breast cancer survivors share the stories behind their double and single mastectomy tattoos courtesy of pink an organization that connects breast cancer survivors with tattoo artists. A mastectomy tattoo is an artistic tattoo that is drawn on top of the breast area to cover mastectomy scars. I knew i could get 3d nipple tattoos as some breast cancer survivors do but i didnt think that was the.

Often women who got implants but did not get nipple reconstruction choose to get mastectomy tattoos. Here is a picture of monica and her tattoo artist michelle tarantelli. The all volunteer organisation continues to help breast cancer survivors find their perfect tattoo.

After her bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer monica got reconstructive. A breast cancer survivor who had a double mastectomy designed floral tattoos to conceal her surgery scars with the help of an all female shop. She opted for a design of flying birds and a dandelion blowing in the windwhen i saw my tattoo i was so happy.

Kari hitchcock approached pink after having a double mastectomy. Women who go flat may also get tattoos. Andrea reynolds searched for a female tattoo artist.

For some women getting a tattoo gives them the chance to create something beautiful and can help them move forward after breast cancer. Though flat these hyperrealistic images give. This was a beautiful experience.

Breast cancer survivor mary hauser is a paramedical cosmetic tattoo.

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