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Read highlights from the April BRA Banter event!

Our April BRA Banter focused on Areola Tattoos with guest speaker Amanda Fraser. Check out some highlights from the event below.

Areola tattoos can have a positive psychological impact on survivors. They can restore symmetry, cover scars and improve the appearance of breasts.

These are specialized, medical tattoos provided by people who have been trained to deal with skin that covers implants, radiated skin and lymphedema.

Some key ideas Amanda focused on were:

There is limited downtime after the procedure- patients are advised to avoid swimming and sports bra’s/apparel that rub against the new tattoo.
Most tattoos last 3-4 years.
Some but not all insurance companies cover the cost of areola tattoos.
Patients with radiated skin, thin skin tissue and lymphedema need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Amanda is a nurse in the Vanderbilt Breast Center plastic surgery area. She performs this service on Friday’s only and has a waitlist, currently around 7 months.

She has provided the following websites of possible alternative providers in the Nashville area.

Two reputable trainers that have a compiled list of their trainees:

https://www.areolarestorativetattoo.com/heartists

https://www.inkboutiquehouston.com/affiliate-map

Located in Nashville:

https://www.johannalynnnashville.com/

https://permanentmakeupnashvilletn.com/3d-areola/

http://www.goldenyetiart.com/index.html

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October 2025 BRA Banter - Exploring Genetic Testing

By BRA Groups • October 20, 2025

In this edition of BRA Banter we had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Lang, a seasoned and passionate genetic counselor whose expertise goes well beyond the familiar territory of BRCA1 and BRCA2. Our chat explores the latest developments in genetic testing , especially for breast cancer survivors, highlighting how the field has evolved, expanded, and opened new possibilities. Katie was fascinating to talk to—her energy and dedication shone through, and she generously shared a wealth of insight. We found her to be not only deeply knowledgeable but also a genuine delight to engage with. Tune in on October 29 as we uncover what’s new, what survivors should know, and why genetic testing today is about so much more than just the BRCA genes.