I am proud to offer 3D realistic nipple/areola tattooing for survivors of breast cancer, and I am honored you are considering me to aid in your healing.
After being frustrated with the pink or brown circles pretending to be nipples I saw on survivors and knowing i could do a better job, I found the best teacher in the country. I completed an advanced eighty-hour private course in specialty cosmetic tattooing with American Academy of Micro-Pigmentation board-certified teacher Cheryl Rosenblum of Atlanta, GA.
Mastectomy typically results in the loss of the nipples/areola, along with some or all of the breast tissue. Whether a survivor has decided to have reconstructive surgery with implants or not, the lack of nipples can be very disconcerting for some survivors.
If you know prior to surgery that you are going to lose one or both nipples, please have a loved one take several photos of each of them, close-up, and also from a short distance. I would like to get as close to what your pre-op nipples/areola as possible, in size, shape, and color. You are also welcome to come see me for the pre-surgery photos if you prefer. If you're not particularly fond of your pre-op nipples/areola, or if you have found me after your surgery and do not have pre-op photos, not to worry! I will use guidance from you, your anatomy, and color theory to create realistic nipples that look natural in shape, color, and placement.
We NEED to wait until your scars are fully healed before we can tattoo anywhere near them. "Fully healed" means not pink or raised. Scar tissue is really tricky to work with, and having it ready to go makes all the difference in the world. Ask your doctor what you can do to help the scars to heal better and faster. Products like Mederma and the like are very effective if used consistently.
I generally do these tattoos a little bit lighter than what you might be expecting. I can always make a tattoo darker, but i cannot make it lighter! The touch up includes tightening up anything that may need a tweak here and there. The touch up generally takes no more than an hour (at the most).
If you’d rather have some beautiful flowing art to cover your scars, we can do that as well! Please look through my gallery of post-mastectomy art & design for inspiration. i can make pretty much anything your heart desires work!
All before, during, and after photos help immensely in promoting this deeply personal healing work. Out of respect for my clients, photos I use show only the actual tattoos and no identifying information. Many survivors don't even know that this service exists to help them complete their healing process, so allowing me to share the results is crucial.
My hourly rate for all types of scar and coverup tattooing is 250/hour. .
