Tattoo over scar

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I don't have any information, but I'll be watching this thread. I'm also considering a tattoo (or tattoos). I just had my BMX last week, and still have chemo, expander fills, implant exchange, etc. to go. When it's all done, I want to have a design picked out.

Hi, just joined! have been interested in this route for years though I have not done it ( considering another surgery which will be in another thread, to either have implants placed above the muscle or go flat)


Check out the community around Personal Ink, or p. Ink. They have been bringing together artists and survivors for many years. I heard about it the first year and went to the first P.Ink Day, it was amazing. Their guideline is two years since surgery as the skin and scar are healed enough. There are events yearly in many locations.


They share a lot of pictures on Pinterest, and I searched hashtag Mastectomy Tattoo and similar terms on Instagram. Amazing what's out there, and looking at all this really educated me, I keep a folder of artists for when the time comes.


There may be other groups doing this. There are certainly a lot of individual artists experienced and devoted to this work. I'm going to choose one with a calling for it. I don't remember names but I may have seen some who do survivors at a good price. Best luck!

I've seen some impressive looking tattoos on this site which makes me want to take the plunge. I've googled around and it seems that some people have experienced swollen lymph nodes near tattoo sites. Has anyone researched tattoo inks? Are any safer than others? What about nano particles, heavy metals, etc. I've read that some particles do reach the lymph nodes, but do they cause serious problems? Mods: do you know if there havebeen any scientific inquiries or studies on the subject? Thanks