I have had a double mastectomy and now completed all of the reconstruction surgeries. I am keen to get fit again this year and get on with life. However, I don’t like seeing the scars, despite the good job my surgeon did for me. I have seen lots of photos on the Net of post-mastectomy ladies who have had beautiful tattoos to cover up their scars and create body works of art at the same time. However, so far I have been unable to locate anyone in the U.K. who has carried out similar work. All the photos seem to be from the USA or Australia. I live in the North East of England, but am willing to travel almost anywhere to meet a professional tattooist who will do this for me.
Hi VanessaVB, if you are still on here I just wondered if you got anywhere with finding good tattoists please? I’ve been reading posts on the forum for a while but only just joined up. I’ve had single mx with recon and would like a 3D nipple tattoo - so maybe not the work of art you are aiming for but needs the same expertise! I’ve found websites for places in Luton and Reading, but I’d rather go somewhere with a personal recommendation. Have you had any luck finding somewhere please?
I’m in the Manchester area and could recommend a very well known and well reputed tattooist who’s practice is in North Manchester.
Before so, can I ask what kind of recon you had. Was it silicon implants or self tissue recon. I ask, because if with silicone, my concern is the thinness of the skin for tattooing. Less of a prob if self tissue.
Louis Molloy - based in Middleton, N Manchester. He’s internationally known, actually works with the likes of Beckham and other celebrities. But is also very down to earth. He’s brilliant - a fantastic artist and designer. Check him out on line. He tattooed a friend of mine many tears ago, appeared on tv, and is the son of a walking group friend of mine.
I’m part way through implant recon. waiting for silicon replacement op and then nipple recon and tattooing to areola. Did you also have nipple recon too.
Thanks so much for your response. Lovely name. I have a huge love of 'em and this time of year.
Did you also have nipple recon??
Am glad you’re happier with your “downsize”, flower.
Hi to everyone else and hope you’re all enjoying your long w/end. Been grey all day up here today (Macclesfield and N. Manchester) but milder. But spoke to a bestie down in Chichester and told me they’d had SUNSHINE all day!!! Lucky BLEEBS.
Loadsa loveydovey
Dellypoos xxxx
Ps. Yeh - Louis the tattooie (haha) is well worth a look into x
What “type of skin” is thought to maybe flatten?? Interestingly, I’ve noticed my skin over all the implant is much more sensitive than it used to be. I’m not meaning uncomfortably sensitive, but more sensitive to light touch. It may be, that because it’s now been so long from my ops 10 and 9 yrs, that some of the superficial nerve endings have reconnected or rejuvenated even. Nerves are not in the habit of regrowing. It may also be something to do with my mentality - wishful thinking perhaps !! As said before, the mind’s a very powerful thing.
HaHa - had to laugh at the thought of your stick ons falling off and landing in your soup or fish and chips !!!
Had some bad, sad news this morning. One of my old friends down in Bournemouth, has just been given 6 months. Has been struggling with secondaries for the last 4 years. Had just completed 5 years following primary boob diagnosis when secondaries wear found in ovaries. Has large inoperable tumour in liver now and had enough of chemo treatments, so has resolved herself. Hard for her husband to have to deal and cope with. Loada B * l l * x innit folks. Liver seems to often be a favorite 2ndary site