Trip to see Vinnie

Cascader,

Yes to Vinnie having a West Coast location!  Followed by the Mid-West!  LOL

Keep me posted on the fading and how the touch up fares. I have butt skin boobs, too. Did he mention if implant recons were easier to 3D tatoo since just breast skin?  

I posted yesterday but it didn't get on for some reason but it didn't make it?  Had my cupcakes frosted yesterday and what a very pleasant and rewarding experience!  I did have my son accompany me and it was no problem at all.  Very good to have reached the  finish line and now DONE!  I'm wearing the t shirt today to let the tattoos breath and can't help peeking every now and then just to look at them!  Pure artistry!!!

I asked for the darkest color in the "fair" tones just in case they fade - Cascader if there is a CHS reunion next fall, would be a great time to come this way again?

Hugs

Catie

Cascader - Southwest Airlines could make that happen for you!

Would someone mind pointing me to a post, or sending me a PM with Vinnie's email address?  I went to a website and left a message but haven't heard and it's been over a month.  

Thank you!

I FINALLY got the courage to call. 

On the schedule for October...almost exactly 2 years post bmx. 

I called NOLA yesterday and was told they're booked solid through the end of the year.  I was advised to call back this summer to schedule for next year.  Too bad because I'm at my out of pocket max for this year, but it will be well worth the money and the wait.  

UCFMom:  I am in the exact same position and called a few weeks ago hoping to get it done before the end of the year.  I was under the impression that if the tattoos were not done at a medical facility then they would not be covered by insurance.  I have United Healthcare and could go to Maryland if needed.  Has anyone been successful getting insurance coverage in Maryland?

Thank You Catie2013!

I called MD yesterday she said they have some openings before the end of year but they prefer you wait 5 months from your last surgery..... My new girls are 3.5 weeks old.  I decided to have nipple recon too so my trip to see Vinnie will be next year.  The lady at Little Vinnies said to be sure to make an appointment in NOLA as soon as they have his schedule.  He is only there for 1 week each month so he fills up fast! Good luck Ladies!! 

no she said just to call sometime this summer so I am planning on calling them often to check! 

Talked to Britney in NOLA she said it would be the end on June when she gets his 2014 schedule!  So Excited!!!  Here is the number 504-899-2800

I'm so excited because I just scheduled mine too!  Going to MD on October 27 with my husband.  Was hoping for NOLA (a little closer to Colorado and haven't ever been there before) but don't want to wait until 2015.  Just so ready for the finishing touch.  Good luck to all those with upcoming appointments.  I will be sure to share my experience when I'm all done.  Just having my appointment scheduled is making me feel like a kid on Christmas morning lol.

See you in 4-1/2 months, Vinnie!!  I have an incredible plastic surgeon here in CO that is looking for a great 3D tattoo artist to work with.  Maybe you should consider coming west for a couple days here and there. Let me know if you want his information. 

Kathy

Not sure whether someone has already posted this (haven't read all the posts), but here is video of Vinnie.

http://www.nytimes.com/video/health/10000000291569...

Ladies - just a note of caution - I had an MRI yesterday (not related to BC) and one of the questions I was asked was if I had any tattoos. I asked why this would matter, and was told that primarily, they were worried about older tatts that may contain metallic oxides in the ink, tatts that were obtained outside the U.S. (no regulation on ink materials) and NEW tattoos, where skin burns were possible at the site.

I explained that I had plans in the future for Vinnie Tatts, and they said that was fine as long as they were healed. (I got a number but I forgot if it was weeks or months.)

So if an MRI is in your future, consider asking about tatts in case the date coincides with your visit to Vinnie.

The NY Times video is exactly the Finksburg MD location and the process!!!  Good to watch to calm any jitters or nerves you may have (I had them, but would have been calmed had I the opportunity to watch the video before hand).  

Vinnie is such a pro at this that in my case he picked the size (perfect) drew it on my flaps and then showed me before he went through with the filling it in.  He also picked the color according to my skin type and again - perfect.  Just a few days over a month and I'm thrilled.  Went to my oncologist appointment today and when I told him I had the 3D nipples done he asked if it was Vinnie Myers  - he then had the NY Times video pulled up on his computer and showed me the site.  He was thrilled to be able to see proof positive of Vinnies work and especially so close to having the NY Times piece come out!

Of course I then had to show a couple of other medical professionals in his office and they too were amazed!  Worth the wait no matter where you go, MD or NOLA - and worth every penny.

Hugs

Catie