1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of the DiepCJourney® Podcast, Terri Coutee returns from a month‑long break during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a guest whose work sits at the heart of post‑mastectomy healing and aesthetic restoration. Terri is joined by SeAnn Cook of Beauty Edit Tattoo, a licensed medical tattoo artist and member of the Alliance of Medical Tattooing network. As a traveling medical tattoo artist, SeeAnn brings deep expertise, compassion, and technical insight to the world of areola and scar tattooing. This conversation is built around real questions from the breast reconstruction community; questions about color selection, sizing, fading, pain, timing, nipple‑sparing outcomes, radiation effects, keloids, scarring patterns, and how to find a qualified medical tattoo artist. SeeAnn addresses each one with clarity and honesty, helping listeners understand what’s possible, what to expect, and how individualized the tattooing process truly is. Topics include: How medical tattoo artists determine color, size, and shape for areola tattoos Differences between medical‑grade tattooing and traditional tattoo shops What to know about fading, touch‑ups, and long‑term durability Tattooing after DIEP, nipple reconstruction, or nipple removal Whether tattooing is possible with horizontal scars, upside‑down V scars, or keloids Tattooing for those who had nipple‑sparing mastectomies but experienced discoloration Pain expectations, needle fears, and whether the process is single‑session or multi‑step How to find an experienced medical tattoo artist Using pre‑mastectomy photos to guide aesthetic decisions Tattooing after radiation therapy Pricing considerations and insurance reimbursement Whether transplanted tissue can be “colored in” to match surrounding skin Check out other information we discuss on the podcast and follow these accounts. Beauty Edit Tattoo Instagram: Titty Tat Club: Temporary Tattoo Stickers Ink Boutique Instagram DiepCJourney Podcast https://diepcjourney.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43380379/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207883029