Postmastectomy Tattooing

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Mastectomy tattoo appointments

Because of the amount of work, care, and intention required for these, I’m working on a limited amount of mastectomy tattoos.

A double mastectomy tattoo to be completed over two full days. We'll work together and create a work of art for your body; based on your needs. Before you visit, you'll have five different versions of a design to choose from and we can edit even more the day of the appointment. (With reconstruction or without!)

Pricing: $4500 for a double, $2500 for a single.

How to get in…

If you’re more than 6 months past your last surgery,
please email me this information to be put on the mastectomy tattoo list:

  1. Name

  2. Amount of time since your last surgery

  3. If you want a double or single mastectomy tattoo

  4. Reconstruction or without

  5. Type of flower(s) you’re considering

*Please don’t send any photos, thank you!

booking@allentattoo.com

(Posted Dec. , 2024)

Taking back control

I specialize in creating bespoke floral tattoos that transform mastectomy scars into personalized works of art. This collaborative process empowers you to reclaim agency over your body, turning a challenging journey into a celebration of resilience and renewal. Each design is thoughtfully crafted to resonate with what you want out of the process, symbolizing healing and personal transformation.

I understand the profound impact of this experience and am committed to providing a compassionate, supportive environment where your voice is heard and valued. Together, we will create a meaningful piece based on your needs. While some people choose to conceal their scars, others choose to show them off. It’s not up to me to decide, it’s up to you. My role is to listen and help guide based on my expertise.

There is healing in this.

More information…

I wish I was able to take on more, but I’m creating at a pace that’s sustainable. If you submit your name to the list, a handful of people are randomly selected from the list every 6 months. Once selected, the recipient will get an email with information that’ll help them begin the process.

We usually hop on a Google video call and talk through their expectations and needs. After that, I design 4-6 different images of flowers based on our conversation. I then take the images and apply them to their body so they can see an idea of what it would look like. After that, we edit. We move leaves, we shift petals, we even try completely different flowers if need be! It’s a wonderfully collaborative process.

Tattooing is a viable option

Thank you for taking the time to even read all of this. Tattooing is absolutely a viable option. When coupled with an artist you've researched and feel connected to... taking the reigns and regaining some sort of control can be empowering.

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Exhibits

2018 Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty, MAK Austrian Museum for Applied Arts / Contemporary Art, Vienna

2018 David Allen: Mastectomy Tattoos and Post-Surgery Healing, International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago

2018 Items: Is Fashion Modern?, MoMA, NYC

Publication

Moving the Needle on Recovery From Breast Cancer - The Healing Role of Postmastectomy Tattoos - David Allen - JAMA

Press

Based on the wonderful response to these stories, I've setup a: PRESS CONTACT FORM