Hi, I had a left side mastectomy nine years ago and had considered reconstruction. I definitely didn’t want an implant as my skin is quite thin and I don’t like the idea of silicone in my body. I had considered the type where they take tissue from the stomach to make a new breast. The other option I am considering is to have a tattoo covering the area where my left breast once was. I don’t know if there is much point in having reconstructive surgery at the age of nearly 50. Has anyone else had a tattoo done following breast cancer?