Sure, many opt for reconstruction afterward. But more and more often, they’re opting for reconstruction and mastectomy tattoos. “I see emotional, physical, and mental improvement for the client if tattooing is their choice of recovery/reconstruction,” says Amy Black, a tattoo artist who has worked on hundreds of mastectomy patients over the past three years and recently started her own nonprofit, the Pink Ink Fund. “They can see something new and beautiful that either helps cover, distract, or sometimes even enhance what is left after surgery. To see someone beam true happiness is indescribable for me.” More from CafeMom: Mom Battling Breast Cancer Gives Birth & the Photos Are Breathtaking Like Black, many other tattoo artists are now teaming up with nonprofits and plastic surgeons to work one-on-one with breast cancer survivors and create beautiful body art on their busts. We rounded up 10 images of their gorgeous work.
Check out these 10 beautiful mastectomy tattoos. Image via iStock.com/Brainsil “I work proudly at my own studio and receive referrals from local plastic surgeons,” she explains. In Baltimore, survivor Kathy (pictured here) had this impressive floral tattoo done by Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo. More from The Stir: 10 Awesome Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness “I really connect with my recent client Kerri’s story and wanted to do more and get involved to help women in her same position,” she tells The Stir. “It really hit me hearing about women who don’t feel sexy or womanly at all due to their battle.” Kerri’s reaction? “It’s amazing. I can’t see scars at all anymore and the last thing that comes to mind now is missing nipples. This is totally life-changing for me mentally and emotionally. "
title: “10 Breast Cancer Survivors Mastectomy Tattoos That Are Stunning Inspiring” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “Adrian Ross”
Sure, many opt for reconstruction afterward. But more and more often, they’re opting for reconstruction and mastectomy tattoos. “I see emotional, physical, and mental improvement for the client if tattooing is their choice of recovery/reconstruction,” says Amy Black, a tattoo artist who has worked on hundreds of mastectomy patients over the past three years and recently started her own nonprofit, the Pink Ink Fund. “They can see something new and beautiful that either helps cover, distract, or sometimes even enhance what is left after surgery. To see someone beam true happiness is indescribable for me.” More from CafeMom: Mom Battling Breast Cancer Gives Birth & the Photos Are Breathtaking Like Black, many other tattoo artists are now teaming up with nonprofits and plastic surgeons to work one-on-one with breast cancer survivors and create beautiful body art on their busts. We rounded up 10 images of their gorgeous work.
Check out these 10 beautiful mastectomy tattoos. Image via iStock.com/Brainsil “I work proudly at my own studio and receive referrals from local plastic surgeons,” she explains. In Baltimore, survivor Kathy (pictured here) had this impressive floral tattoo done by Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo. More from The Stir: 10 Awesome Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness “I really connect with my recent client Kerri’s story and wanted to do more and get involved to help women in her same position,” she tells The Stir. “It really hit me hearing about women who don’t feel sexy or womanly at all due to their battle.” Kerri’s reaction? “It’s amazing. I can’t see scars at all anymore and the last thing that comes to mind now is missing nipples. This is totally life-changing for me mentally and emotionally. "
title: “10 Breast Cancer Survivors Mastectomy Tattoos That Are Stunning Inspiring” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Ruben Longoria”
Sure, many opt for reconstruction afterward. But more and more often, they’re opting for reconstruction and mastectomy tattoos. “I see emotional, physical, and mental improvement for the client if tattooing is their choice of recovery/reconstruction,” says Amy Black, a tattoo artist who has worked on hundreds of mastectomy patients over the past three years and recently started her own nonprofit, the Pink Ink Fund. “They can see something new and beautiful that either helps cover, distract, or sometimes even enhance what is left after surgery. To see someone beam true happiness is indescribable for me.” More from CafeMom: Mom Battling Breast Cancer Gives Birth & the Photos Are Breathtaking Like Black, many other tattoo artists are now teaming up with nonprofits and plastic surgeons to work one-on-one with breast cancer survivors and create beautiful body art on their busts. We rounded up 10 images of their gorgeous work.
Check out these 10 beautiful mastectomy tattoos. Image via iStock.com/Brainsil “I work proudly at my own studio and receive referrals from local plastic surgeons,” she explains. In Baltimore, survivor Kathy (pictured here) had this impressive floral tattoo done by Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo. More from The Stir: 10 Awesome Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness “I really connect with my recent client Kerri’s story and wanted to do more and get involved to help women in her same position,” she tells The Stir. “It really hit me hearing about women who don’t feel sexy or womanly at all due to their battle.” Kerri’s reaction? “It’s amazing. I can’t see scars at all anymore and the last thing that comes to mind now is missing nipples. This is totally life-changing for me mentally and emotionally. "
title: “10 Breast Cancer Survivors Mastectomy Tattoos That Are Stunning Inspiring” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Mitchel Haugen”
Sure, many opt for reconstruction afterward. But more and more often, they’re opting for reconstruction and mastectomy tattoos. “I see emotional, physical, and mental improvement for the client if tattooing is their choice of recovery/reconstruction,” says Amy Black, a tattoo artist who has worked on hundreds of mastectomy patients over the past three years and recently started her own nonprofit, the Pink Ink Fund. “They can see something new and beautiful that either helps cover, distract, or sometimes even enhance what is left after surgery. To see someone beam true happiness is indescribable for me.” More from CafeMom: Mom Battling Breast Cancer Gives Birth & the Photos Are Breathtaking Like Black, many other tattoo artists are now teaming up with nonprofits and plastic surgeons to work one-on-one with breast cancer survivors and create beautiful body art on their busts. We rounded up 10 images of their gorgeous work.
Check out these 10 beautiful mastectomy tattoos. Image via iStock.com/Brainsil “I work proudly at my own studio and receive referrals from local plastic surgeons,” she explains. In Baltimore, survivor Kathy (pictured here) had this impressive floral tattoo done by Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo. More from The Stir: 10 Awesome Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness “I really connect with my recent client Kerri’s story and wanted to do more and get involved to help women in her same position,” she tells The Stir. “It really hit me hearing about women who don’t feel sexy or womanly at all due to their battle.” Kerri’s reaction? “It’s amazing. I can’t see scars at all anymore and the last thing that comes to mind now is missing nipples. This is totally life-changing for me mentally and emotionally. "
title: “10 Breast Cancer Survivors Mastectomy Tattoos That Are Stunning Inspiring” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-15” author: “Timothy Rogers”
Sure, many opt for reconstruction afterward. But more and more often, they’re opting for reconstruction and mastectomy tattoos. “I see emotional, physical, and mental improvement for the client if tattooing is their choice of recovery/reconstruction,” says Amy Black, a tattoo artist who has worked on hundreds of mastectomy patients over the past three years and recently started her own nonprofit, the Pink Ink Fund. “They can see something new and beautiful that either helps cover, distract, or sometimes even enhance what is left after surgery. To see someone beam true happiness is indescribable for me.” More from CafeMom: Mom Battling Breast Cancer Gives Birth & the Photos Are Breathtaking Like Black, many other tattoo artists are now teaming up with nonprofits and plastic surgeons to work one-on-one with breast cancer survivors and create beautiful body art on their busts. We rounded up 10 images of their gorgeous work.
Check out these 10 beautiful mastectomy tattoos. Image via iStock.com/Brainsil “I work proudly at my own studio and receive referrals from local plastic surgeons,” she explains. In Baltimore, survivor Kathy (pictured here) had this impressive floral tattoo done by Anali De Laney of Never Say Die Tattoo. More from The Stir: 10 Awesome Tattoos for Breast Cancer Awareness “I really connect with my recent client Kerri’s story and wanted to do more and get involved to help women in her same position,” she tells The Stir. “It really hit me hearing about women who don’t feel sexy or womanly at all due to their battle.” Kerri’s reaction? “It’s amazing. I can’t see scars at all anymore and the last thing that comes to mind now is missing nipples. This is totally life-changing for me mentally and emotionally. "
