Trip to see Vinnie

I'm right behing you girls on October 9th!  Exchange surgery is set for Tuesday...getting excited!

Thanks Pam!

Hi ladies!  i have a question about Vinnie...I live close to Baltimore.  I already have recon nips done, is it worth it to get the areolas tattooed by Vinnie or just as good to have done in PS office?  maybe only worth it to go to Vinnie for 3D nips which i wouldn't need?  thanks!

Joellelee... I will be having Vinnie do the tats even though I have reconstructed nipples.... Color, position, and real-to-life 3D additions will be my cherry on top.

No, your insurance wil probably not cover a visit to Vinnie's shop location.  Insurance does cover tattoos done in a plastic surgeon's office.

I believe that when people go to New Orleans to have Vinnie do the tattoos, there is insurance  coverage.  However, there is still a hefty copay.

I am going to Vinnie is sept because of all the great reviews here plus the proof is on his site he does great work. I have recon nips but one is smaller so I am hoping he can make them appear a little more even. and i want everything as realistic as possible not just a pink circle, I want shading and demention. Plus I love NOLA so its a nice place to vacation for a few days. I'll let you know how it comes out when I get back

If you look at the breastcenter.com website they list the hotels that give medical discounts.  The Bienville House is right at the edge of the quarter and is really nice. We stayed there before Stage 1 and then went to Homewood Suites after.  The medical discount really helps!

Thanks Marty I think that discount is only for breast center patients not for tattoos at least that's what they told me when I made the appt perhaps ill try the hotels and see

My appt is in august with vinnie. I got mine covered by insurance. I simply called my insurance up and asked them where I could get my tattoes. and gave them vinnies info in finksburg. they reviewed it and later said they would cover it since there was no one n area that could do it. None of the local PS's will touch me since I've had work done else where.

I had my original Mast with TE in NYC. and called and asked one of the local PS if he would do my recon. answer was no. so am sure answer would be no to tats

my appt is at 1230 I hope he has his lunch before. what happens at appt?//// do you get to look through book to see what you want?

Hotel monteleone is very nice. You can get a discount there also. They have a rooftop pool and fitness center. I preferred it over bienville house but bienville house was cheap ($89 per night). And both are in the quarter. So kind of depends how much time you plan to spend at the hotel.

Fredntan - there's no book to look through at Vinnie's.  Before he ever touches a needle, he will spend a lot of time talking to you about what you want as far as size, color and any concerns you have.  He'll work to come up with colors that match your skin tone if you have a bilat, or to match the existing real nip if you've had a uni.  The amount of time he spends talking with you before the tattoo process starts takes almost as much time as the actual tattooing process - he'll really work to make sure you know exactly what you're getting before he starts to apply the tattoos.  He's a nice guy and doesn't make you feel strange or self-conscious at all.  My dh sat in with me during the whole process, and the three of us had a great time chatting. 

Hi ladies - I'm heading out to see Vinnie on October 23. I'm trying to figure out my flights. Since the appt is at 10:45 I need to fly in the day before. There is a nonstop back home at 4 p.m. and 7 pm. (plane change at 7). Which would you suggest and how long does it take? Thanks so much for your advice. I'm feeling really good about this and ready to leave BC behind!

I flew from DFW at noon for a 3:30 appt at NOLA with Vinnie.  They will have a car and driver waiting for you and it only takes about 20 min to get to the center.  I was scheduled to fly at at 7:40 that night back to DFW but was able to get on the 6:00 flight.  Super easy. 

ok decided to drive to NOLA from KC a days drive. Gonna spend a day there before the tatoo and 2 days after. I am very excited to celebrate with some yummy meals and hurricanes. My appointment is Spet. 10  I am going to book my stay tomorrow. I ahve two suggestions for hotels. Anyone else have a great place to stay in the french Quarter?

I'm staying at the Hotel Monteleone for my Sept 12 appointment. Flying in Sept 11 and staying till the 15. I'm hoping I can do a lot more things this time, since I'm not having any surgery on this go round.