Great question! There are actually a few different types of professionals who can perform nipple tattoos after a mastectomy:
- Plastic surgeons — some perform nipple tattoos directly in their clinic or hospital setting
- Licensed tattoo artists — many now specialize in post-mastectomy nipple tattoos
- Nurse practitioners Show Full Answer
Great question! There are actually a few different types of professionals who can perform nipple tattoos after a mastectomy:
- Plastic surgeons — some perform nipple tattoos directly in their clinic or hospital setting
- Licensed tattoo artists — many now specialize in post-mastectomy nipple tattoos
- Nurse practitioners or physician assistants — some obtain their tattoo license specifically to offer this service Some plastic surgeons even have tattoo artists on staff. A MyBCTeam member shared, "I personally feel that it's better to have the nipples tattooed by a professional tattoo artist. There are several who do this kind of tattoo now. Some plastic surgeons also have regular tattoo artists on staff."
Whichever route is chosen, finding someone experienced in nipple tattoos is really important — their skill can make a big difference in the final result!
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