After all the surgery of a breast reconstruction is completed (this may include a nipple reconstruction and/or surgery to the other breast to make it match the new breast better), your doctor may suggest that you have a procedure to introduce some colour to the nipple and/or its surrounds (the areola).

This process may involve intradermal colouration – otherwise known as tattooing. Natural-looking pigments are used, so don’t worry, you won’t end up with a fluoro-green nipple! Continue reading →