For years there has been negative stigma's associated with tattooing, but a
new breed of tattoos have emerged onto the market, and these are not for
your typical customers. Women who have recently undergone some sort of a
breast surgery like mastectomy are known to be getting tattoos over their
scars on their breast. Not true to popular belief these tattoos over scars
do not hurt more than getting a tattoo anywhere else, likewise first hand
reports say the tattoos changed their perspective on sexuality and
self-esteem as they felt feminine again post-mastectomy.
The Examiner reported, "The tattoo changed my mastectomy scar into my
shield," says Pam Huntley, Ms. Huntley and *many women are choosing a more
unconventional route after mastectomies-- tattoos*. Any good tattoo artist
will work with you on a custom design over a period of time."
It is important however to go to a very trained tattoo artist with scaring
tattoo experience. The custom designs aren't difficult, but they do require
bringing the scar into the design and thus require a bit more finesse and
skill.
