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SusanF
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10 years ago

Nipple tatooing

can anyone tell me how long after nipple reconstruction you should wait until tatooing please? Thank you

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  • Hi not sure how long you need to wait. I have had mine done and I'm happy with it. Not sure where you live I had mine done free at a cosmetic tatto school, they were so good I wasn't going to have it done but PS said I needed to finish things and I'm glad I did. I live in Melbourne and I have put pictures on this site if you want to have a look. Good luckx

  • Thank you Jane. I'm not due to see my surgeon again until January..I was hoping to get them done in time for Christmas...that would be 3 years for me and I think that will be my closure. Hope you are well and thank you for responding x

  • Hi Susan, generally you need to wait at least 3 months before you can tattoo following nipple reconstruction but it may be a bit longer depending on how well everything has healed etc so always good to check in with your surgeon and make sure they are happy for you to proceed.

    How exciting that you are at this end of your reconstruction! Jane xx