An app for tattoos

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citykitty
citykitty Member Posts: 244
edited November 2014 in Breast Reconstruction

Hi, BCO sisters -- I wanted to share this site I just came across about tattoos for mastectomy: http://p-ink.org. It looks like they even have an app so you can see how you'd look with a tattoo. I haven't tried the app, and I apologize if someone else has already posted about this. I've been away from BCO for quite a while. Hugs to everyone.

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  • AmyQ
    AmyQ Member Posts: 2,182
    edited October 2014

    This is something I would consider!!! I have no tattoos anywhere....but this I would consider and might just embrace. Thank you for sharing.

    Amy

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  • globalgal19
    globalgal19 Member Posts: 62
    edited November 2014

    I haven't been on the discussion borard for some time.  Looking for info on Tats as I get mine next week.  Thanks for sharing the App.  Will check it out.

    If you can direct me to the right link to find Tattoo info I'd be grateful too.

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  • globalgal19
    globalgal19 Member Posts: 62
    edited November 2014

    OH I SEE.  LOL, not exactly what I had in mind and think I've seen this once before.

    Great for those artistic sisters!

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  • AmyQ
    AmyQ Member Posts: 2,182
    edited November 2014

    I have been actively exploring qualified tattoo artists in my area to have a beautiful dramatic and fairly sizable tattoo applied across my reconstructed chest in hopes of turning ugly scars into something that makes me smile and feel less damaged.  As I was mentioning this to my Lymphedema therapist she advised me AGAINST this idea because of my truncal and right arm lymphedema.  I never once stopped to think how a tattoo, ink, needles etc could further injure or damage my lymph nodes in my chest and arm.  I am soooo disappointed but she's right. I can't take that risk.  Just wanted to post this in case others may be considering tattoos as art to hide scars. 

    Amy

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  • doxie
    doxie Member Posts: 1,455
    edited November 2014

    AmyQ,

    Before I had nipple reconstruction with tattoos (all at once), I wondered if I might have truncal and upper arm LE.  After the reconstruction, I knew I did.  The LE was aggravated by an infection weeks later around my stitches.  The flare was mild, but it took a few months to figure out how to get it under control.  

    Was it worth it to do the reconstruction?  Absolutely.  My PS did a good job on the tattoo.  Still I'd like to go to a tattoo artist locally who has a great reputation for nipple tats and get a 3D touch up.  I"m holding off because I'm not sure whether I'm willing to risk an LE flare up.

    Edited to add:  I had radiation, so it was likely that I'd have some complication after the surgery and tats.  

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