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Can I get my extra nipple tattooed to my skin color instead of surgery?

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chengdMar 21, 2018

I have a small supernumerary nipple under my breast. Instead of surgery can I visit a cosmetics tattoo and tattoo the same color as my body? Or do you recommend any where in California that offers this?

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