Restorative Tattooing

I could not be more pleased! The office is very calming and very clean and uncluttered. Sasha Ignarski is just the best. She is very supportive and caring. She listened to my preferences and answered all my questions. She made suggestions on color and darkness when I was uncertain. I just don’t have the words to express how much I loved her and how the whole process was such a wonderful experience.
The tattoos are perfect! They look so real it is unbelievable. I feel like I am now through with the cancer part of my life and am on day 1 of the rest of my life with a whole new focus.

Marie was absolutely amazing. She cared so much about how I was feeling after the mastectomy and reconstruction process. Her goal was to help me feel like a whole person again. She was so careful to explain everything, encouraged my questions and answered any I had. She took her time with helping me describe and select what I wanted the tattoo's to look like. She truly cared about my comfort through the process and allowed me to review each step. The result is beautiful, so realistic. I can't accurately describe how wonderful a feeling it was when she first showed me the finished tattoos. The result is so far above any expectations I had.

I learned of Marie Sena from my plastic surgeon, after my double mastectomy. At the time, his office was not offering 3-D Nipple Tattoos because his person was moving. He highly recommended Marie and Dallas Medical Tattoo. He explained that the type of "ink" his medical office was able to use would not last as long as Dallas Medical Tattoo. He had seen her work and thought she was "fantastic". I chose not to do anything at the time, but after 2.5 years, I consulted with Marie at her Dallas studio. She was gracious, patient and very understanding. It was clear Marie was very talented. I healed exactly like she said I would and am very pleased with her talented work. I have other breast-cancer survivor friends who had their tattoos done in their doctor's office and they said their tattoos are already faded. Marie had many pictures of tattoos she has done and they all look great; she's confident the colors will stay natural and vibrant. My 3-D tattoo looks very natural. I'm very pleased with her artistic work, plus her gentle soul!!

My Wife opted to have 3D nipples tattooed on instead of having them reconstructed and 2D tattooed after consulting with her plastic surgeon, he recommended Dallas Medical Tattoo, based in their reputation and personal feedback he had received. We contacted The studio and both Marie and her Husband were extremely helpful and professional on the phone, this helped set my Wife at ease. Since I have numerous tattoos and wanted to be there to witness closure on her breast cancer journey I accompanied her to the appointment (plus I love her so much it hurts). The studio is unique and extremely clean. Marie took my Wife's input, but instinctively new what needed to happen. She drew on the size and placement perfectly. The tattoos look amazing and we are very pleased. Marie has a calming way about her and kept my Wife comfortable and engaged during the procedure, she was also most thorough with post procedure expectations and care. Marie even provided all the insurance forms for us to submit. This is a procedure/service not yet covered by insurance but needs to be, it provides an important milestone marker to cancer survivors and is a necessary step in the healing process both physically and mentally. If we had opted to have our plastic surgeon perform a less aesthetically pleasing 2D rendition (no knock to him), it would have been covered. Regardless, it was worth it. If you are considering a more natural looking nipple, this is the studio and artist for you. Thank you Marie for your positive, professional attitude/environment and stellar work!

Marie Sena at Dallas Medical Tattoo is amazing! I went to see her because I had a mastectomy and reconstruction following breast cancer, but had not had any sort of nipple reconstruction. I heard about her from a news story and immediately contacted her. Marie completed a 3D areola tattoo on my breast and you would swear I had a natural nipple! She made me feel very comfortable about the procedure and her studio is very relaxing. If you have had reconstruction surgery but still need to complete the process, go see Marie! You will be so happy you did. Every time I see myself in the mirror, I am very happy I made the decision to get an areola tattoo!!!

Just wanted to say how great Marie is and how much I appreciate her and her work. Like everyone after going through breast cancer and a double masectomy, I was ready to complete my journey and feel “normal” again. I chose to have nipple tattooing as my final step. My plastic surgeon referred me to Marie and I am so glad he did. She is amazing! She makes you feel super comfortable in a totally uncomfortable situation. She was very engaging and very knowledgeable in her profession. She is super efficient and I was in and out in an hour with amazing results. I am so satisfied with her work and am so thankful to her for making me feel so happy with myself when I look in the mirror! She is truly blessed with a special gift that she shares with those that need her. I hope that anyone awaiting to end their breast cancer journey ends it through Marie’s magical hands! God bless her and the amazing work she does for others!

I was referred to Marie by my plastic surgeon and I am forever indebted and grateful to both of them for their unique and immeasurable contribution to my recovery. I had a mastectomy with double pap flap reconstruction. I was grateful to wake up after surgery and have something that, when dressed would pass for a breast. But it all really came together after Marie tattooed the nipple for me.

Up until that point I had a passable lump of flesh, but after the tattoo, it was like I was whole again. When I looked in the mirror it no longer reflected the trauma or concern, I just saw me. I have never been an exhabitionist, but after the amazing job done by my surgeon and Marie, I want to show EVERYONE!!!! I often think about how blessed I am to have been given Marie's number. I've met other women who have gone through this as well and ALL of them comment on the wonderful job and how real my nipple looks. I could write volumes about how grateful I am to have had Marie do my tattoo. So professional, so skilled, and truly talented! Thank you, Marie for your contribution to this healing process. ~ Jen

Marie did an amazing job on my 3D nipple tattoos! I didn't know how much they would mean to me till I saw them finished. She was professional, sensitive to the nature of the work, and very kind. She closes the office so it's just you and her - and again, I didn't know this was important until I got there and began the process. My plastic surgeon was very impressed with her work and technique. I travelled from Austin to Dallas to have her perform this work and it was worth it. I can't recommend her enough!

Had a wonderful experience with Maria! The quality of her work was amazing, she was incredibly sensitive and lovely to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to get their 3-D nipple tattoos after a mastectomy. She has a wonderful temperament to deal with people in this situation, she is not judgemental, and her work is excellent. It's been several months since I had the tattoos done and I smile every time I look in the mirror.

As part of my return to wholeness I am very thankful for Marie and the amazing work she does as a medical tattoo specialist. I did a lot of research and I was so happy to find Marie was in Dallas. The path to recovery and restoration is different for every women that goes through the breast cancer battle. I am glad that I had the option to select the professional I wanted to perform my final step of reconstruction. Thank you Marie for being so kind and compassionate with me. Your work is amazing!