Chest Tattoos After Mastectomy

This is sometimes referred to as a mastectomy tattoo but could be after breast conserving surgery a mastectomy or breast reconstruction.

Chest tattoos after mastectomy. Monica s tattoo is in progress in this picture. Decorative tattoos are different to nipple and areola tattooing which are usually carried out by a doctor or nurse who has had specialist training. Don t forget to follow allure on instagram and twitter. See more ideas about mastectomy tattoo tattoos mastectomy.

Nipple tattoos are becoming an increasingly popular option among women who ve undergone breast reconstruction surgery after cancer she says and with good reason. Keywords breast cancer mastectomy tattoos body modification breasts cancer. 10 breast cancer survivors share the stories behind their double and single mastectomy tattoos courtesy of p ink an organization that connects breast cancer survivors with tattoo artists. The series a collaboration between british photographer kate peters and art director gem fletcher which began in 2018 illustrates the beauty of mastectomy tattoos a practice that offers breast.

Since my tattoos i ve had a new appreciation for my body after breast cancer. A mastectomy tattoo is an artistic tattoo that is drawn on top of the breast area to cover mastectomy scars. He knew the skin had gone through a lot during the surgery to remove the breasts called a mastectomy and he was hesitant about using needles on such a sensitive area. Here is a picture of monica and her tattoo artist michelle tarantelli.

An example of a mastectomy tattoo. After her bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer monica got reconstructive. Women who go flat may also get tattoos. Sep 27 2019 creative tattoos to cover mastectomy and breast reconstruction scars.

The first time a breast cancer survivor asked allen to tattoo her chest the chicago based artist refused.