3D Tattoos Doctors office vs tattoo shop

You need to chose a 3D tattoo artist who specializes in 3D nipple tattoos. One who does tattoos as a career and has done lots and lots of nipple tattoos. You MIGHT find someone like that in a drs office but you’re much more likely to find those requirements in a tattoo artist.

I have heard that they use different inks in drs offices and that they fade. I’m not an expert on inks so that would be a really good question as you interview artists.

Everyone here raves about Vinny Myers and artists he has trained. He was too far for me to travel so I went to a local artist, Eric Eye in Seattle. He spent a long time with me to figure out exactly what I wanted and getting the color and size right. He also offered free touch ups the first year.

Getting these tattoos was probably the best thing I did for myself after surgery. Now when I look in the mirror I look nearly normal. Just wish I could show them off

I know of one woman from a breast cancer Boutique who does them but charges $700. A random tattoo shop will charge me only $200.

Cost is an issue for me but at the same time do you think you get what you pay for?

Ladies, I had my first set of tattoos at my doctors office and they faded and looked like the Target sign at the mall! I did get a second set at a tattoo shop in Upland CA by Corey Miller. It did cost $600, but worth every penny! They look so good and like said above, makes a big difference when you look in the mirror. Robin

I got a quote of $600 at tattoo shop. My doctor's office made 2 failed attempts ink completely faded they charged my insurance both times.

Not at all comfortable with going into the shop to have it done but I guess no choice if I want it permanent.

Hi, I had mine done by Vinnie Meters 2 months ago. It is super private and you are in Vinnie's office in a closed room. Everyone is very nice and respectful. Vinnie is great and will make you feel at ease. He did a beautiful, realistic job.Quick and pretty painless. So glad I did it.

I have an appointment for a nipple tat with my plastic surgeon's NP. Of course, I already know her, so I am comfortable with that. It is after my last Herceptin infusion, so I see it as a closure ceremony. Except my oncologist and I will be discussing post-treatment surveillance at my next infusion appointment, so-- there is never really any closure.....ah, well, someday, eventually, they will close my casket.