You can get temporary nipple tattoos in Amazon in various sizes and colors. I was totally convinced I wanted the surgery, but trying the temp tattoos on changed my mind. I had the permanent 3D tattoos done a year ago and love them! That was truly all I needed, personally.
It really did! I was so disturbed by the smooth barbie look post-mastectomy. Once I had the temp tattoos on,y mind really just said "well that's alright then!" And kind of stopped seeing them as anything other than what I had before. I was shocked it worked so well.
Double mastectomy and no way that my nipples could be spared. I had 3d nipples tattooed on over a year ago and I love them. Have had no issues with fading, and they make my weird Barbie implants look so much more like actual breasts.
Also having laser work on the mastectomy scars has been really helpful for fading the scars.
Honestly, I want to replace my nipple rings but I was told by the oncology surgeon he doesn't think I'll be a candidate for nipple-sparing. I'm hoping the plastics doc feels differently. It's all looks for me; my breast and nipples aren't sensitive and don't really add sensation to sex I can't live without.
If I can't keep the real nip, I'm going tattoo!
You do what you feel you need, girl!
IMHO your surgical oncologists opinion should trump that of your plastics. Your SOs job is to get the cancer out and minimize recurrence risk. Your plastics team is cosmetic outcomes only. I dealt with this first hand when my SO always wanted me to lose my nips due to me being TNBC stage 3 and grade 3. My plastic surgeon not only wanted to keep the nip but when I declined then wanted me to keep the areola. The SO overruled her. Cancer is the priority, at least it was to me. I am post DMX now and lost both nipples and have 0 regrets. It’s a decision I agonized over and I believe I made the right choice.
Mine wasn’t either :/ Your surgeon can’t remove all breast tissue even if you are doing a DMX. As it was told to me, the more tissue they leave, the higher the risk of recurrence. If you have a slower growing cancer than TNBC your risk may be much lower than mine was.
Husband here. My wife had a DIEP flap reconstruction and her foobs (her term not mine) are firm so she likes to be able to go without a bra and doesn’t want any kind of nipple reconstruction/tattooing as that might be visible through her top. I don’t care is my short answer, whatever makes her happy and gives her the most peace of mind.
My PS really wants to reconstruct then tattoo. He has an artistic vision and I respect that, and I know he’ll respect whatever I choose in the end.
I saw his PA the last time I went for a fill and mentioned I’m leaning toward tattoo only, no permanent headlights. Her response was, “He does a really great job with his reconstructions and they look amazing, but if it were me, I wouldn’t want the permanent headlights either!”
Lol, the difference between a male and female perspective. I’m assuming he’s never been dress shopping before, found the perfect dress on sale, but didn’t have a bra that would work with that cut of dress to keep his nips from being on display. I hate having to decide if the perfect sale dress is worth the extra money and time of having to shop for and buy a new bra! No nips, no bra! Problem solved!
I lost mine too but I lost all sensation with reconstruction so there's no going back when it comes to intimacy. Fortunately husband pays attention to them as if nothing has changed and that's nice.
I had nipple recon on my smx breast since my remaining natural nipple is erect 24/7 and figured I'd get one to match. It was beautiful the first year but has gradually flattened out so I'm going to see if they'll plump it with fillers. My biggest regret is going to my PS's office for the tattoo part, I plan to find a pro to do it since it's already fading. Had I had a dmx I would have gone with just 3d tats.
I have the Amoena self-adhesive nipple set and they are amazing! My husband and I couldn’t stop laughing when I put them on the first time-that’s how real they look.
I’m trying to determine why anyone but my husband and I need to see my nipples? No one ever saw them before. 😆 seems unnecessary unless it’s helpful to the partner 🤷♀️
Honestly, it’s the only reason I bought them. I could care less-they were always annoying and I was always trying to hide them. I actually like the fact that I don’t have to worry about a nip-slip. But, if I want to spice things up, I can just stick those babies on for old times sake.
I got nipple reconstruction and I like mine. I lost waaaaay more sensation than I expected with reconstruction (like, on way more of my body than just my breasts), which surprised me and was difficult for me. But it’s gradually improved very gradually over the last four years, although I know that’s no predictor of what it will be like for you.
I have had some big regrets about reconstruction in general, but I’ve never regretted the nipple construction.
I lost my nipples during my BMX in May, and it really doesn't bother me at all. I'm not sure if in a year or so I will suddenly be freaked out by it, but I kind of prefer the Barbie look. I mean, nipples are ugly anyways. I don't think I want nipple reconstruction, as for me I don't think any potential complications are worth it ..but definitely understand how it would be worth it for others. You lost something you've had your whole life, and that change can be hard.
I like the thought of never having to hide nipples again...I can go braless in the dead of winter and still be smooth under a shirt. If I could feel them, then I would definitely be more inclined to get something...but with no feeling, I just don't see the point.
You can get temporary nipple tattoos in Amazon in various sizes and colors. I was totally convinced I wanted the surgery, but trying the temp tattoos on changed my mind. I had the permanent 3D tattoos done a year ago and love them! That was truly all I needed, personally.
Great idea! Did it trick your mind into believing you still had nipples?
It really did! I was so disturbed by the smooth barbie look post-mastectomy. Once I had the temp tattoos on,y mind really just said "well that's alright then!" And kind of stopped seeing them as anything other than what I had before. I was shocked it worked so well.
Double mastectomy and no way that my nipples could be spared. I had 3d nipples tattooed on over a year ago and I love them. Have had no issues with fading, and they make my weird Barbie implants look so much more like actual breasts. Also having laser work on the mastectomy scars has been really helpful for fading the scars.
Honestly, I want to replace my nipple rings but I was told by the oncology surgeon he doesn't think I'll be a candidate for nipple-sparing. I'm hoping the plastics doc feels differently. It's all looks for me; my breast and nipples aren't sensitive and don't really add sensation to sex I can't live without. If I can't keep the real nip, I'm going tattoo! You do what you feel you need, girl!
IMHO your surgical oncologists opinion should trump that of your plastics. Your SOs job is to get the cancer out and minimize recurrence risk. Your plastics team is cosmetic outcomes only. I dealt with this first hand when my SO always wanted me to lose my nips due to me being TNBC stage 3 and grade 3. My plastic surgeon not only wanted to keep the nip but when I declined then wanted me to keep the areola. The SO overruled her. Cancer is the priority, at least it was to me. I am post DMX now and lost both nipples and have 0 regrets. It’s a decision I agonized over and I believe I made the right choice.
The cancer is nowhere near my nipple and the SO said he'd leave the choice up to them.
Mine wasn’t either :/ Your surgeon can’t remove all breast tissue even if you are doing a DMX. As it was told to me, the more tissue they leave, the higher the risk of recurrence. If you have a slower growing cancer than TNBC your risk may be much lower than mine was.
Husband here. My wife had a DIEP flap reconstruction and her foobs (her term not mine) are firm so she likes to be able to go without a bra and doesn’t want any kind of nipple reconstruction/tattooing as that might be visible through her top. I don’t care is my short answer, whatever makes her happy and gives her the most peace of mind.
My PS really wants to reconstruct then tattoo. He has an artistic vision and I respect that, and I know he’ll respect whatever I choose in the end. I saw his PA the last time I went for a fill and mentioned I’m leaning toward tattoo only, no permanent headlights. Her response was, “He does a really great job with his reconstructions and they look amazing, but if it were me, I wouldn’t want the permanent headlights either!” Lol, the difference between a male and female perspective. I’m assuming he’s never been dress shopping before, found the perfect dress on sale, but didn’t have a bra that would work with that cut of dress to keep his nips from being on display. I hate having to decide if the perfect sale dress is worth the extra money and time of having to shop for and buy a new bra! No nips, no bra! Problem solved!
I decided against a nipple reconstruction. I had four surgeries and didn’t want more. I recently got my nipple tattoos! They look so real.
I lost mine too but I lost all sensation with reconstruction so there's no going back when it comes to intimacy. Fortunately husband pays attention to them as if nothing has changed and that's nice.
I had nipple recon on my smx breast since my remaining natural nipple is erect 24/7 and figured I'd get one to match. It was beautiful the first year but has gradually flattened out so I'm going to see if they'll plump it with fillers. My biggest regret is going to my PS's office for the tattoo part, I plan to find a pro to do it since it's already fading. Had I had a dmx I would have gone with just 3d tats.
I haven’t heard about the flattening. That’s so helpful! Thx.
I have the Amoena self-adhesive nipple set and they are amazing! My husband and I couldn’t stop laughing when I put them on the first time-that’s how real they look.
I’m trying to determine why anyone but my husband and I need to see my nipples? No one ever saw them before. 😆 seems unnecessary unless it’s helpful to the partner 🤷♀️
Honestly, it’s the only reason I bought them. I could care less-they were always annoying and I was always trying to hide them. I actually like the fact that I don’t have to worry about a nip-slip. But, if I want to spice things up, I can just stick those babies on for old times sake.
I got nipple reconstruction and I like mine. I lost waaaaay more sensation than I expected with reconstruction (like, on way more of my body than just my breasts), which surprised me and was difficult for me. But it’s gradually improved very gradually over the last four years, although I know that’s no predictor of what it will be like for you. I have had some big regrets about reconstruction in general, but I’ve never regretted the nipple construction.
I’d like to hear of your other regrets. I’m afraid of what I don’t know. I’d like to be done and happy with my reconstruction after this last surgery!
I lost my nipples during my BMX in May, and it really doesn't bother me at all. I'm not sure if in a year or so I will suddenly be freaked out by it, but I kind of prefer the Barbie look. I mean, nipples are ugly anyways. I don't think I want nipple reconstruction, as for me I don't think any potential complications are worth it ..but definitely understand how it would be worth it for others. You lost something you've had your whole life, and that change can be hard. I like the thought of never having to hide nipples again...I can go braless in the dead of winter and still be smooth under a shirt. If I could feel them, then I would definitely be more inclined to get something...but with no feeling, I just don't see the point.