Nipple - tattoo or skin grafting

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Reg2
Reg2 Member Posts: 6
edited June 2017 in Breast Reconstruction

Any suggestions on what do to about the nipple? I am getting my implants in a couple weeks. I have no nipples and would just like to do the tattoos so I don't have to go back for more procedures. Plastic surgeon recommends the skin grafting over the tattoos but he is a guy so wondering what others have done.

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited May 2017

    I did 3D tattoos with Vinnie Myer in Baltimore. Took a special trip out there 18 mo post mx. Best decision I ever made. No bra, ever.

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  • Angtee15
    Angtee15 Member Posts: 209
    edited May 2017

    I decided to skip surgical Nipple reconstruction and went straight for the 3D tattoos last week here in Chicago. They look amazing and did the trick for me. My PS seemed a little annoyed by my choice. But I think they want to see the whole process through and consider anything less than a surgically reconstructed nipple to be unfinished.


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  • Luckynumber47
    Luckynumber47 Member Posts: 397
    edited May 2017

    Have you tried the rub on nipples? I bought the sampler package and have had a lot of fun with them. My DH likes them so much I'm considering the 3D tattoos. Try them and see if having just the look of a nipple is enough for you

    http://www.breasthealing.com/about-rub-on-nipples/


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  • Reg2
    Reg2 Member Posts: 6
    edited May 2017

    I think that is what I'm going to do. I don't want to wear a bra either! Thank you

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  • macb04
    macb04 Member Posts: 1,433
    edited May 2017

    Hi, I had the nipple reconstruction and it then went flat, so I got the 3D nipple tattooing by Vinnie Myers which I think looks as good as it can possibly get.

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  • BG46TN
    BG46TN Member Posts: 286
    edited May 2017

    I just had my double mastectomy 5 weeks ago...so I have time to make my decision, I'm leaning towards tattoos....either nipple tattoos or something pretty lol But I want to be able to never wear a bra and I'm afraid if i get something pretty, like flowers etc it will show through clothes and I'll have to wear a bra etc..

    My friend at work went to Vinny in March (had her double mastectomy 2 years ago) she showed me hers and they look AMAZING!! I was blown away at how real they look!!


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  • Sassa
    Sassa Member Posts: 1,588
    edited May 2017

    I did the skin graft and nipple forming when I did my bilateral reconstruction seven years ago. I like the results, but think if I had to do it again, I would just do the 3D nipple tattoos.

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  • Dafne
    Dafne Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2017

    Just a few days back i was for another fill and the nurse mentioned something about the third phase of breast reconstruction. It took me some time to realize she was talking about nipple reconstruction. I laughed and told her i had no intention of doing it and instead i would do 3d tattoos. She was so surprised and tried so hard to talk me out of it that i found it rather comical. But then my bs came and when he heard it he seemed not only annoyed but somehow angry. I tried to explain my reasons and how great some 3d tattoes are but he just was not interested so i gave up. I hate their arrogance at times. Either way, its gonna be tattoes or nothing for me.

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited June 2017

    Shown them Vinnie Myer's site and ask if they can recreate the look of a nipple better that he can. Um no.

    Good for you for sticking to your guns.

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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited June 2017

    My ps convinced me to do the skin graft, from left leg panty line. Dressing changes twice a day (I dont remember how long I did that, - maybe 10 days - 2 weeks) were a hassle, but I must admit, the result is amazing.

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  • Dafne
    Dafne Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2017

    FarmerLucy, so good to find someone that totally gets it! Actually, I have already bookmarked Vinnie's site on my iphone and I'm going to show his work to my bs next time I go for a fill. Not to change his mind, (actually I don't give a dime for his mind), but just to wipe that arrogance smile out of his face! Ha :)

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  • Jackster51
    Jackster51 Member Posts: 357
    edited June 2017

    I had nipples created - dr did a little oragami type cut and stitch. super easy - they I had areolas tattooed. Couldn't be happier. I actually wanted a little 'bump' for when I don't wear a bra - to me it looks very natural to see a tiny nipple through clothes - vs smooth. But the 3-D's look amazing as well.

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  • SummerAngel
    SummerAngel Member Posts: 1,006
    edited June 2017

    I have the same type of origami nipple that Jackster described, plus Vinnie tattoos. Love them!

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