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mummyrach
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12 years ago

Nipple tattoos in Brisbane

So I've come to the stage where I'm thinking about getting my nipples tattooed. I live in Cairns but don't have many options, so I thought I'd ask for recommendations from you ladies in Brisbane who have had the tattoos done. Who did them and how much was it? Thank you Rachel

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  • sonzy's avatar
    sonzy
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    12 years ago

    Kim, your are a great source of info for me. Did you want to go bigger on top with implants but couldn't because of radiation?  Sonya

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    Nipp_less
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    12 years ago
    Hi Sonzi, Good Question! There are a few reasons , firstly I wear a wireless bra, under wire bras are uncomfortable with having less cushioning from double mastectomy . I had radiation after stage one with the skin expanders in and before silicone implants , this left one breast slightly smaller than the other from skin shrinking over time. This is why I mainly wear the bra to keep both breasts a similar shape as the non radiated breast will drop and stretch from gravity over time ! And then there's the added shaped that a bra gives as my implants are a 34b and my hips are 40 so the bra helps to add a bit more up top ! I hope this explains it ...... Kim
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    sonzy
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    12 years ago

    Thanks for getting back to me, Kim. That's all good info and I'm pleased to hear you're happy with Eddie. Out of interest, why do you wear a bra? Does it feel strange without one? I'm very early days so just wondering what it is all like at your stage.

    Sonya

     

     

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    Nipp_less
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    12 years ago
    Hi Sonzy, I was very happy with Eddie's recon of nipples , I sometimes don't wear a bra and the nipples are not noticeable through a t shirt . I had the tattoos done later on after the nipples had settled down and flattened a bit . My nipples look real only thing missing is the sensation and feeling ! Eddie is a excellent plastic surgeon , I even went back to him in Feb '14 and had my droopy eyelids fixed , again I was very happy with his work. Regards kim ( no longer Nipp_less! )
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    sonzy
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    12 years ago

    Good to hear from you. I am a patient of Eddie Chen's too, but have only just had my surgery. Long way down the track for me but I was thinking of only tatooing and not nipple recon so that I don't have to wear a bra. Do you have to wear a bra because of the nipple thing? Interested in your comments. Were you happy with Eddie's work?

  • mummyrach's avatar
    mummyrach
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    12 years ago
    Thanks so much for your feedback ladies. Louie I haven't had any nipple recon at all so I'll be looking at the 3D tattoos. X
  • Nipp_less's avatar
    Nipp_less
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    12 years ago
    Hi Rachel, I had my nipple reconstructed with Dr Eddie Cheng ,plastic surgeon at the Wesley. Then after that settled and healed he referred me to Dr Dingley at The Cosmetic Medicine Centre. 0738700111,Toowong, Brisbane. I can't remember the price ( chemo brain!) but if you contact them they should be able to advise you. I had the procedure 2 yrs ago and it has faded slightly but I'm very happy with the natural colour and size. I would recommend to any one getting tattoos to be careful of local anaesthetic needles not to penetrate silicone implants!
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    stacey29
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    12 years ago

    Hi Rachel, I haven't had to get mine done but I do have a friend who is in the process of getting hers done. I will ask her who she is going thru and get back to you. I know the surgeon works in the Mater Private Hospital. Thanks Stacey