3d nipple tattoo so emotionally healing

I'm so happy for you, and happy to hear it. I had my mastectomy almost three weeks ago and have tissue expander now. Can't wait for the exchange surgery to happen so I can move on with my life. It will be some time before I have to decide about the tattoo, but reading your post gives me a little glimmer of hope. Thanks for this.

I have had 2 failed tatoo attempts. I still can't bring myself to go into a tattoo parlour, I had mine done at the doctors office in Seattle area. I would like to feel done with the cosmetic process.

Any ideas for 3d tattoo near Seattle?

Thanks Jackster, I think I will call.

Meow-Eric Eye does nipple tats in Seattle. I’m not there yet, but have heard good things..

3bears, about your comment, "I like wearing a very thin coobie bra and I don't want nipples changing that."

I have fake nipples and tattoos (Vinnie's) and am thrilled with the combination. I wear Coobie bras exclusively, without the padded inserts, and the nipples never show. Just thought you would be interested.

I had looked into both Vinnie Myers and Mandy (Sauler Institute) but the scheduling for both was kind of a nightmare and was hoping to find a closer by alternative (I’m in Manhattan NY). I actually found a place on Brighton, Brooklyn (Love Your Body; look up Zlata Von Emme) which does 3D nipple/areola tattoos that are extremely realistic looking. I have somewhat complicated nipple/areola coloring with multiple shades and spots surrounding the areola area and was concerned about finding the right person to do the job ( I had a unilateral earlier in the year and it was extremely important to me that the reconstructed nipple and areola tattoo matched my healthy existing side. Zlata, the one who did my tattoo was amazing. She was thorough, explained everything very clearly to me, and I felt extremely safe, excited and hopeful throughout the entire process with her. The results were phenomenal and I was really happy with the outcome. They were actually way better than I had hoped for. So if anyone is looking for an alternative to Vinnie Myers and is on the east coast, maybe look her up. Love Your Body NYC on Brighton, Brooklyn or look up Zlata Von Emme.

But yeah, completely agree that having this done has helped me feel more whole. spiritually and physically and mentally.

I still can't bring myself to go to downtown Seattle tattoo parlor madame lozenges, such a turn off to me. I did 2 attemps at doctors office with no success.

That is great to hear! I had my double mastectomy about 6 months ago. I had reconstruction and implants and was not able to keep my nipples. I need 3D nipple tattoos but can’t seem to find someone I feel comfortable with in Michigan. How do I find a good one

I am so happy to read how nipple tattooing has made women feel complete.I finished my reconstruction on Valentine's Day 2018. I also have back problems and am facing my third surgery in 2+ years due to the 4 bars and 36 screws in my back. After my second back surgery where my surgeon fixed a screw that was protruding out of my back, I found out I had breast cancer. My cancer was found at stage one (HER+), after chemo I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction because I did not want to have to worry about the second breast developing the same cancer. I was blessed to have no lymph node cancer and no residual cancer, I did have to have 11 Herceptin infusions every 3 weeks after my mastectomy and during my expander filling and reconstruction. I finished those in May 2018. I did not have to have radiation therapy.

My first back surgery was in November 2015. At age 55 I had developed severe scoliosis. And the top of my spine had started to twist. I live in a small town outside of Gettysburg, PA. It took me 2 years to find a surgeon who would fix my back. I was referred to a surgeon at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He is the ortho doctor for the Eagles and Phillies. I am facing another back surgery in November 2018 due to the chemo breaking down the rods and screws that were put in at my second back surgery December 2016. The reason I am sharing all this is that for three years straight I have had tens of thousands of money in medical bills. I have a high deductable so four surgeries in 2 years has put a big strain on our finances.

I now am looking at my body and seeing all these scars and breasts without nipples and am very depressed. I have decided to have my nipples tattooed on because I hate to look at myself when I get out of the shower or in any mirror. My Plastic Surgeon recommended a tattoo artist who only does nipple tattooing in Finksburg, MD. He is highly praised for his work. The charge is $800.00 total. Of course I am feeling bad about spending the money but after reading about how much better women feel about themselves I have decided to spend the money. Our wonderful insurance will not pay for tattooing unless a doctor does it(and of course there really is not a doctor in this area who comes as highly recommended as the artist in Finksburg, MD). For anyone who lives in the Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia area he is at the most 2 hours away. His team is The Vinnie Myers Team, 2025 Suffolk Rd., Finksburg, MD 21048. 410-876-4638. Email, vinniemyersteam.com. Check his website because he periodically travels to different areas. I know he will be traveling to the Dallas, TX area soon.

I pray that after my back surgery in November that I will be able to move forward after 3 years of major surgeries and limitations in my life.

Thank you for allowing me to share my story.

Wish I could join you.

I would just ask him what's customary. My guy said no tips because it was considered medical - kind of like the difference between a massage for physical therapy and a massage just for relaxation.

My son said tattoo prices are normally $100 per hour so you can see you are already paying plenty for your tattoo.

Kelly - Thank you for your post. In my search for tattoos, I found that there are many options available for women today. The field is expanding and many talented artists are now offering professional 3D tattoos for a very reasonable cost. I used a woman who works out of my PS's office a few days a week. She was fantastic and I love my 3D nipples.

I wish that there was a way to make a list of recommended tattoo artists. Women often come to this site looking for recommendations and it would be great to have a reference list that they could search.