Single Breast Reconstruction Tattoos

Breast reconstruction can be an important part of recovery following breast cancer treatment, but for many people the reconstructed breast can still feel very different from the one they remember. Changes in shape, symmetry, scarring and sensation can have a significant impact on confidence and body image.

Decorative tattooing offers an opportunity to personalise and enhance the reconstructed breast, helping to draw attention away from scarring and create something beautiful, meaningful and unique. Every tattoo is designed specifically for the individual, taking into account their reconstruction, personal style and long-term goals.

For some people, these tattoos become a final step in their journey following cancer treatment. For others, they are simply a way of reclaiming ownership of their body and feeling more comfortable in their own skin.

The gallery below showcases a selection of decorative tattoos created for individuals following single breast reconstruction surgery. Each design has been created with care, sensitivity and an understanding that every person's journey is unique.

mastectomy Tattoo of pink cherry blossoms and a purple butterfly on a person's upper chest.
A person with a large mastectomy and breast reconstruction tattoo of red and black phoenix and a bird on their chest and stomach. The person is wearing a necklace and black clothing, with part of their torso and blue jeans visible.
Black and grey breasr reconstruction. tattoo of a fairy sitting on a large lotus flower. The fairy has long flowing hair, butterfly wings, and is holding a flower. The design is detailed with intricate patterns.
A breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side, featuring purple, blue, orange, and pink flowers, along with a butterfly and a blank circular area.
A breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side, Colorfully tattooed chest featuring a butterfly and floral design with initials B H and facts about mastectomy reconstruction.
Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side, featuring purple, with colorful tattoo artwork featuring a large sunflower, pink flowers, green leaves, and a red rose.
A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side
Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side, featuring purple, with Colorful tattoo of dragons, flowers, leaves, and insect wings on a person's side.
A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their with a floral tattoo on her chest, wearing a denim jacket, a necklace, and an engagement ring, is holding her hands over her chest.
Close-up black and white photo of A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had and shoulder, with a tattoo featuring a large butterfly surrounded by flowers and intricate patterns. The woman is wearing a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant.
A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their side
Close-up of a A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction a detailed black and gray floral tattoo featuring a large flower and a butterfly, partially covered by a brown knitted sweater with gold buttons.
A close-up of a woman's a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo oshowing a floral tattoo with pink and red flowers, green leaves, and black outlines, partially covering the breast.
Tattoo A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor of a skull with gears and mechanical elements in the chest area and gears extending up toward the neckline, with additional mechanical and gear designs on the arms and lower abdomen.
Close up of a fine line floral lumpectomy scar cover up tattoo
Close-up black and white photo of A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had and shoulder, with a tattoo featuring a large butterfly surrounded by flowers and intricate patterns.
A tattoo of flowers and geometric patterns on the person's diep flap breast, cover up tattoo
A breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy with a reconstruction, with a floral tattoo on their breast, featuring pink blossom lowers, along with a butterfly and a blank circular area.
A woman with a breast scar cover up tattoo. The tattoo is fine line black floral and is covering her breast reconstruction scars.
A colorful mastectomy breast reconstruction tattoo of purple and pink lilies with a butterfly on the upper chest near the shoulder.
Close-up view of a woman’s upper body showing a large black and grey floral tattoo on her chest, with a bee flying nearby. She is wearing a black top that falls off her shoulders, exposing the tattoo and part of her breasts. The background is slightl
A woman with a floral tattoo on her chest, with visible post-surgical scars on her breast, appearing to be in a hospital or clinical setting.
Close-up of a person's chest with a floral tattoo and a pink awareness ribbon, with text overlay about lumpectomy and reconstruction.
Close-up of a womans shoulder and chest with detailed black and grey floral tattoos, including roses and geometric patterns, and part of a black top visible. Text overlay reading 'mastercustomy with reconstruction' Kate Challinor
Black and gray tattoo of a compass with gears and mechanical elements, located on a womans breast cancer scars.
A person with a large tattoo of a sunflower on their chest and floral designs around their abdomen, wearing black pants. The person has scars on their chest and stomach from reconstructive surgery.
A close-up of a woman's chest and shoulder showing a pink floral breast cancer scar tattoo on her chest, with her blonde hair partially visible.
Close-up of a woman's shoulder with a black and gray floral featuring roses, leaves, and a butterfly. She wears a silver choker necklace with a small heart-shaped pendant. Part of her clothing with a floral pattern is visible, along with her blue jea
Close-up black and white photo of A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had and shoulder, with a tattoo featuring a large butterfly surrounded by flowers and intricate patterns.
Close-up black and white photo of A Close-up of a breast cancer survivor who has had and shoulder, with a tattoo featuring a large butterfly surrounded by flowers and intricate patterns.
Close up of a fine line floral lumpectomy scar cover up tattoo
A person with a branch tattoo on their shoulder and chest, with green leaves and brown branches, and beige circular stickers covering their nipples.
A woman with a breast scar cover up tattoo. The tattoo is fine line black floral and is covering her breast reconstruction scars.
A person's side torso with a floral tattoo of purple, pink, yellow, and orange flowers and green leaves, partially visible above floral patterned shorts.
A woman with a breast scar cover up tattoo. The tattoo is fine line black floral and is covering her breast reconstruction scars.
A black and gray tattoo of a tree of life with many branches and small leaves, intertwined with the silhouette of a woman, on a person's chest. A woman with a breast scar cover up tattoo. The tattoo is fine line black floral and is covering her scars
A fresh floral lumpectomy scar tattoo with pink and purple roses and green leaves on a person's shoulder, being tattooed by a tattoo artist wearing black gloves.
A black and grey floral tattoo on a woman's chest, featuring large roses, leaves, and smaller flowers, with a realistic nipple tattoo below.
A person's chest with a tattoo of pink cherry blossoms on a branch, located under the breast with a pink ribbon symbol overlay.
Close-up of a woman’s chest with floral and butterfly tattoos, and another image showing her shoulder with a healing scar.
Mastectomy with reconstruction Tattoo of a floral design with roses, a butterfly, and a mandala, with a small red ribbon tattoo and a delicate necklace with heart charms.
Colorful floral breast cancer scar tattoo on person's shoulder and upper chest, featuring flowers in purple, blue, pink, orange, and green leaves.
Close-up of a person's side and shoulder with a black and gray butterfly and leaf breast scar cover up tattoo design on the upper arm and side.
A woman with a sunflower breast cancer scar cover tattoo on her chest, showing detailed sunflower petals and leaves, and a small bee near the flower. She has visible scars on her abdomen.
Close-up of a woman's upper chest with a floral and butterfly tattoo,. A breast cancer scar cover up tattoo. showing detailed black and gray design with a flower and a butterfly surrounded by leaves.
Close-up of a person's upper torso with a cover up tattoo of a feather and jewellery, post-breast surgery scar, and skin with freckles and small moles. realistic nipple tattoo.
Close-up of a woman's upper chest with a floral and butterfly tattoo,. A breast cancer scar cover up tattoo. showing detailed black and gray design with a flower and a butterfly surrounded by leaves. realistic nipple tattoo.
A Tattoo of a sunflower on a woman' reconstructed breast. A BRCA woman, who had had preventative double mastectomy with reconstruction. A tattowith detailed petals surrounding a textured centre. Part of another tattoo is visible on the person's arm.
A person with a mastectomy floral tattoo on their chest, holding their belly with both hands, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and jeans.

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