Tattoo of a nipple for breast cancer
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Nipples and areolas. For some women who lost nipples and the areola during reconstruction following breast cancer, it can be devastating. In some cases, they no longer feel like a woman.
You can also hear an episode on this podcast from Louise Butcher, The Topless Runner, who opted not to have reconstruction and she strongly supports that choice. But if you do, then what?
Katie Harrington has been a successful tattooist for many years. She knew of nipple and areola tattoos but knew there was probably more to this than she imagined. And she was right. She's back from an intensive course, had her first client and in some ways, it was almost starting out all over again. The stakes are high...
Music: #Uppbeat : License code: OV4JXO0USXKVGKIK
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