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Re: Areola tattooing Brisbane
PS the double mastectomy was Dr Lambley Also at the Mater in Brisbane. A lovely man. I had the mastectomy and reconstruction on the same day( a week in hospital). The nipples n areolas a few months later. I opted to only have a local for the nipples reconstruction, and was home 2hrs later.Re: Areola tattooing Brisbane
Brunajh, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and op. It's a rough ride, but hang in there. I had my tram flap reconstruction( boobs & nipples) by Justin Perron, via the Mater Hospital. And the areolas tattooed by Peta at Tailer Made Tattoo, just around the corner from the hospital. The reconstructions were free, but I paid for the tattoos. But you can get the tattoos free from certain clinics. I am extremely happy with the results. They all softened over time and feel & look very natural. The tram flap was painful recovery, but worth it. I also did a 'survivors' course at the YMCA which I also recommend. Love n strength to you.Re: Areola tattooing Brisbane
In honour of you all, and the fear of the unknown, i have decided to share a photo. I found not seeing what a (double) tram flap reconstruction, nipple reconstruction or tattooed areolas would look like before my procedures, was extremely stressful. So i share this with you all.. . 💕💋👙Re: Areola tattooing Brisbane
Vallerina i am so sorry this was your experience. Sounds like the company you went to was more interested in themselves than helping your recovery process. How awful. Yes Peta used permanent ink. She had a free consult with me prior to the appointment to discuss options and ask exactly what i wanted. She had another discussion with me immediately before the tattoos to confirm my options/wants. She offered numbing before we stated. She constantly asked me how i was feeling/pain levels during. She was happy to do whatever shape i wanted. And i get a free follow up(in a few weeks), to touch up, or to add more 3D affect as i desire. It cost me $400 all up for both breasts. I was in a private room, door closed, and she made sure i put a blanket over myself if she left the room. Sorry your nipple flattened, i think they can add filler if this happens? Ask your PS about options. Hope you are feeling better.Re: Areola tattooing Brisbane
Got the areola tattoos yesterday at Tailor Made Tattoo in South Brisbane, by Peta. So very very pleased with the result. The price was reasonable. The studio was very clean and felt comfortable to be there, Peta was amazing, respectful to the situation and a very talented artist. I feel i have completely reclaimed my body back. Fully recommend the tram flap (tho painful and slow recovery time), + nipple reconstruction and then areola 3D tattooing. All worth the effort. :-)Re: 3 types of cancer, how do I not live in fear?
Agreed iserbrown When you are on meds for prevention, it does not feel like remission at all. I was told i would be on Tamoxifen (or similar)forever as i am so high risk of recurrance, (my BC and Padgets came from radiation, not genetics). As my gums and jaw have aged to the point of my healthy teeth falling out decades too early, and my thyroid function fluctuates due to the radiation damage, i will live the rest of my life waiting for the boot to fall. It never really goes away. Most days i am ok, its not the only thing i think of and it does not stop me living my life, its just that when the doctors are over cautious it is hard to not panic instantly.Re: 3 types of cancer, how do I not live in fear?
Went to the counceller, who was supposed to be an expert on long term affects and multiple cancer survivors, she was not an expert on these things. She had worked with cancer patients for a few years but was not especially knowledgable with multiple cancers. Was very disappointed. But i started a tafe course instead (as months of crosswords seems to have had a clearing affect on my mind). Am striving forwatd again. Love to you all XxX
