How did areola tattooing help me feel normal after double mastectomy?
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a year agoI am at the year mark after my double mastectomy and implants. I decided to go to a tattoo artist and have them do my areola and nipples. My doctor gave her name to me. My husband took me for moral support. When she was done I showed my husband and he got a big smile on his face and said that they took his eyes away from the scars. I feel so much better about myself. Im normal again! It was not cheap, I paid $600. I don't usually buy things for items that aren't necessary, but IT WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY. If anyone has questions just ask.
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Areola tattooing can be such an important step in feeling whole again after breast reconstruction, and it sounds like this experience has brought back a sense of confidence and normalcy. Many people find that this final touch makes a significant difference in how they feel about their bodies post-surgery. Thank you for sharing the details about the process and cost - this information could be really helpful for others in this community who might be considering the same procedure.
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a year agoYou have to do things for you
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a year agoHelen: You have demonstrated such courage! I had a double mastectomy in August of this year and have been wondering how other cancer survivors have dealt with the aftermath. Looking towards a positive future, I've decided to just buy a lot of sexy nightgowns to celebrate once my exchange surgery has been completed.
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10 months agoI did that. Anaono is a company that has bras designed for women who have had breast cancer. Look into them. You let them know what you had done and they suggest the perfect bra. I love them.
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10 months agoAreola tattooing can be such an important step in feeling whole again after breast reconstruction, and it sounds like this experience has brought back a sense of confidence and normalcy. Many people find that this final touch makes a significant difference in how they feel about their bodies post-surgery. Thank you for sharing the details about the process and cost - this information could be really helpful for others in this community who might be considering the same procedure.
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