Nipple tattoo

I am looking forward to seeing replies to this as a I am in the same boat and was told the plastic surgeon would contact me in September once ai will be over my chemo which finished 3 weeks ago. The surgeon also said he would lift my other breast to match the reconstructed one,  I am unsure about more surgery but would like to hear from others who have had this done.

Thank you x

Hi Queen Poppy,

I had my other breast lifted at the same time as my DIEP reconstruction. Would definitely recommend having that done- no more saggy boobs. Well done for getting through chemo. That was the worst bit for me. 

Hi - I decided not to have any nipple reconstruction or tattoo , but did pay for a full tattoo of a peony on my Reconstructed breast , it was expensive but the very best thing that I did (I have no other tattoos and won’t be having any more)  For me the nipple was gone and nothing could replace it , but that doesn’t mean that is right for everyone.

It is such a personal decision that only you can really make , I’m sure that others will come along and let you know what they did and why ? 

Jo x

What a great idea!

Ooh how fantastic jowoomot I have seen some beautiful pictures of ladies with tattoos where their breast was. Was it painful abd how long did it take, I am very tempted as I am not bothered by my boob not being there and my scar is pretty neat but I think the tattoo idea is just fabulous, also how long did it take? 

Sorry to but in, I'm due to see the surgeon in the morning and wondered if this was an option!? I remember at diagnosis that I asked the question but was told that we could talk about it nearer the time......well the time is here 

Hi - I have sent you a friend request as am happy to send you a photo on there ? For me , although my scars were neat , every time I looked in the mirror I saw scars and it just started to get me down a bit , I felt like I needed to move on - and the tattoo has definitely done that. It was painful at times but bearable , and I was booked in for 2 full days with the tattooist so it was a slog , but I wanted it done. I was going to have colour added but decided that I had spent enough money and I didn’t want to spend another day having that done (the cost is expensive) I am so happy with it, and now I see a beautiful flower rather than scars x