Exploring the art and science of reconstructive tattooing.
Welcome to Healing & Ink. This is a space where I share what I’ve learned through my work as a physician assistant and reconstructive tattoo artist. I’ve seen firsthand how healing after breast cancer goes far beyond the operating room. Here, I bring together medical insight and creative restoration to offer guidance, education, and compassion for anyone navigating life after mastectomy.
Will Insurance Cover My Nipple Tattoo?
For many women, 3-D nipple and areola tattooing is the final step in feeling whole again after breast surgery. It’s not cosmetic. It’s restorative. Yet
Is Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Right for Me?
Not everyone is a candidate for nipple-sparing mastectomy, and that is okay. In this post, Abbie shares what determines NSM eligibility, from cancer type to breast size, and what options are available when NSM is not recommended, including 3D nipple tattoos.