11 Women turn their mastectomy scars into beautiful tattoos

A mastectomy is a life-altering surgery for many women, and these 11 women chose to remember their scars with stunning breast tattoos.
A mastectomy is a life-altering surgery for many women. It's a double-edged sword, really, because the surgical removal of breast tissue saves lives, but it can also cause women to question their bodies and their femininity as the wounds heal. While every woman has the right to handle her recovery in the way she deems best, we love how these 11 women chose to embrace their new femininity with these stunning tattoo masterpieces. Delicate vines Photo credit: Gugo Tattoo Vines curl delicately across the torso and chest of this woman, whose scars are barely noticeable with the tattoo. Angel wings

Mastectomy Scar Cover Up by Adam Sky, Sacred Heart Tattoo, Vancouver, Canada : r/tattoos

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