Dannie Nicholson Micropigmentation

artist + survivor

It was my own journey through breast cancer and reconstruction, which was done by Dr. Dinu Mistry, that led me to micropigmentation. Nearing the end of my reconstruction, I came to realize that there was no one certified in the Boise area offering mastectomy patients who have undergone reconstruction quality and realistic “3-D” ar**la micropigmentation. Of all the options available, micropigmentation offers the most realistic results, is the least invasive, non-surgical option, and has no down-time. I knew the survivors in the Treasure Valley area needed and deserved to have the best options available to them, and I knew that with over 20 years experience as an artist and designer, I could provde this service. Since then, I have become certified as an Ar**la Specialist with the American Academy of Micropigmentation and have provided this service to create life-like, three dimentional ar**las for over two hundred mastectomy patients.

Being able to offer this service to Dr. Mistry’s patients, in a private medical setting, and being able to bill insurance for our patients, is a huge part of why I’ve chosen to offer my services in a practitioner’s office. When I was at the end of my reconstruction journey, the last thing I wanted to do was deal with more insurance, or pay from already empty pockets for a service that, as a survivor, I believe should be covered by insurance and included as part of breast cancer reconstruction. Putting the onus on the patient to facilitate payment by insurance shouldn’t be, but often is, an obstacle to pursuing the last part of reconstruction..

Helping survivors finish their reconstruction without the stress of insurance hassles and being able to do this in a private medical setting is necessary and important to me. Helping patients feel beautiful and complete again, gives me more joy than I could ever express. Partnering with a skilled plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Mistry, allows me to be a part of a highly talented and caring team, and allows her breast cancer patients to finish their reconstructive process beautifully and easily.

I do accept patients who are not Dr. Mistry’s patients as well. You can contact me directly by using the form below to schedule an appointment or consultation. If you are already a Dr. Mistry patient you can schedule services through her office.