Trip to see Vinnie

You will be a little sore but fine to drive.

mary625 - farmerlucy is absolutely right! Those of us who have made the pilgrimage to Finksburg before you, can pretty much guarantee that you WILL have fun! Vinnie is a hoot and he'll keep you entertained the entire time you're in the chair. (And don't be surprised to find that you may have more feeling in the girls than you thought you did - but trust us, the experience is so worth any discomfort! So enjoy yourself on Monday and remember to check back in and let us know how it went. (So excited for you! This is a decision that will change your world!)

Mary - Vinnie is such a special artist. And the difference in how we feel about ourselves after he has done is magic is nothing short of miraculous. I was blown away at how emotional I was after my tattooing. Congratulations!

mary625 - CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to the club! Yes, that 3D illusion he's able to create really is quite astonishing. (I still smile when I catch a glimpse of them in the mirror...) I'm so happy to hear that your 'trip to see Vinnie' went well!

Since he is the owner of his business, I didn't give him a tip but I don't know about anyone else.

bethq - I felt like I wanted to bring him a little token of appreciation - so I made him a mug. It says 'VINNIE MYERS, the breast man for the job!' and I know he still has it because it shows up at right about the 51 second mark on this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoZsmckHoko

I'd made two because I couldn't decide between two designs, and after I gave Vinnie his, I got to keep the other one!

LoriWNY -

Don't know how it would work on skin, but in the school I work at we use rubbing alcohol to remove graffitti done in sharpie marker

Has anyone gone to "forma naturalis" to have their 3d tattoos done by Luke? I would love to hear from you. I have a consult in a couple weeks. Thanks. It's in Pittsburgh, PA.

My PS explained to me that the tattoos he does uses some type of vegetable based ink that fades but that regular tattoo artists like Vinnie use a different type of ink that doesn't fade near as much. Don't know if that's true but my Vinnie tattoo is 18 months old and hasn't faded a lick!

Lorbgoo---Maybe you could make it to Amy Black in Richmond, VA. I hear she does a great job as well and maybe she would be close enough that it wouldn't cost too much. I also hear she has a fund available for women who can't really afford the "Vinnies".

I really didn't want to travel but thanks for the suggestion. 3rd timenot really a charm for me. Idk. Ugh

I'm going through the same search now. I'm scheduled for July 7.

I'm wondering about flying there and back by myself. Just because of the expense. Has anyone else gone there alone? How was it?

I'm referring to Baltimore by the way. I'm just a little nervous, but really think I could handle this alone, I think. I'm obviously wavering.

Where should I stay if I don't have a rental car? Is it necessary to stay for a few days afterwards to make sure there are no complications?

Thanks!

Lharry, the light rail in and aound surrounding towns in Baltimore is excellent and so you can stay outside of Baltimore proper (and pay a lot less money btw) and still easily get where you need to. My husband was born and raised in the Baltimore area and we always go every spring (to see the Orioles, what else? LOL) and we stay in North Linthicum (right next to BWI airport) and take the train in to the city. It lets us off right near the stadium and near the harbor. Not sure where Vinnie's shop is, but you could google the light rail and see where it stops in relation to the shop? Hope it goes well for all of you! I had a lumpectomy so don't need a tat but I have heard of Vinnie even though I don't need him!