Nipple reconstruction through tattooing
3D nipple tattooing is a non-surgical alternative to nipple reconstruction. This highly specialized procedure, which takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours, restores the nipple and areola to a natural looking color and shape. Through its use of shading and pigmentation, it gives the illusion of protrusion.
Nipple and areola’s are recreated with cosmetic tattoo pigment, using traditional fine art techniques including color theory, and light and shadow. The resulting tattoos appear realistic and can fool the brain and eye into thinking it is an actual dimensional nipple.
Need help paying for your nipple tattoo after surgery? Breastoration Ink can help.
If you have lost a nipple or areola as a result of breast cancer surgery or prophylactic mastectomy, this option may be right for you.
We work with the best artists who specialize in cosmetic nipple & areola tattooing
Dear Breastoration Ink Community
Breastoration Ink is committed to serving anyone in need of our services. Currently, tattooing is done in San Francisco through a partnership with Dragonfly Ink. Although we receive inquiries for scholarships from afar, we are not able to cover travel expenses at this time due to funding limitations. However, we encourage you to reach-out as every situation is unique, and, we continue to seek funding support and sponsorships which will help expand our reach allowing more clients to access this vital service.
Breastoration Ink is a 'small but mighty’ program, and whenever possible we aim to be there for you.
We have just received a generous grant award from the Rex Foundation to take our no-cost expert 3D nipple and areola tattooing program forward into 2024. With this new funding, and as additional funding sources arise , we anticipate another robust year of being-of-service to the greater community of women and men who can benefit from this unique work.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Fern, or Sasha at Dragonfly Ink, so we can assist you with a simple application and appointment scheduling. We look forward to receiving your inquiry and helping you on your road to wellness and recovery.
Whether you need support or are New to this concept & would like to learn more, we are here for you.
Breastoration ink was founded in 2018 by a breast cancer survivor.
After recovery, our founder, Fern Orenstein, wanted to give back by helping other survivors feel more empowered during their own cancer journey. While working at a local hospital, Fern received a grant for a nipple tattoo pilot project. A project evaluation revealed that the emotional response and positive impacts of the tattooing on body image and self-esteem were quite powerful.
Tattooing is available at any stage of survivorship, but it is often out-of-reach for low income individuals. Today, we receive both donations and grants which are allocated towards 3D nipple and areola tattooing for individuals with a financial need. Funds are also used to help educate medical and other supporting industries about the value of 3D nipple tattooing. It is our goal to empower many more survivors through this artistic non-surgical option. We are grateful to be of service.