We are Perky

09/03/2026

I’ve lied about these scars.

I’ve hidden them.
Covered them.
Cried over them.
Wished they weren’t there.

Because sometimes, when you tell people the truth about your scars, you stop being a person with a story and become “the cancer girl.”

But these scars are more than cancer.

They are a port that helped save my life.
A pathway for the medicine that helped me fight.
A reminder that my own body helped rebuild what cancer tried to take.

I spent years seeing everything that was wrong with this body.

Now, I’m learning to see everything it did to keep me here.

So I covered my scars in gems.

Not because I need them to be beautiful.

But because I finally believe I can be beautiful with them.

A little whimsy never hurt either. ✨

-Krystal

09/02/2026

I hated my scars.
I lied about them.
I covered them up.

I was ashamed of them.
I've cried countless tears over them.

But now…I accept them.
And I'm choosing to love them.

09/02/2026

Krystal, a three-time cancer survivor shares the story behind her cancer and reconstruction scars—and her journey from hiding them to embracing them.

Covered in gems and a little whimsy, these photos celebrate scar acceptance, survivorship, strength, and reclaiming the body after cancer. ✨

Krystal, a three-time cancer survivor, shares the stories behind her cancer and reconstruction scars and her journey from hiding them to letting them sparkle.

08/28/2026

A little peek inside Perky. ✨

It’s more than tattooing.

It’s the treatment room where restoration happens.
It’s the Thrive Room, where we make space for the whole person.
It’s insurance reimbursement paperwork because yes — ni**le tattoos may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
It’s tattoo trays being prepped, pigments being mixed, and tiny details being mapped out.
It’s temporary ni**les that help someone visualize what’s possible.
It’s an In My Perky Era sticker because sometimes you just need the reminder. 😉

Every detail, every room, every tool has a purpose:

to help you feel more like yourself again.

This is Perky. 🫶

08/19/2026

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Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is deeply personal. But wh...

08/18/2026

After surviving cancer at 31, Stacy realized survival was only the beginning. Follow her 59-day solo road trip and journey toward healing, purpose, and finding her epic.

07/27/2026

A daughter came to Perky to support her mom, a breast cancer survivor, and got a third ni**le tattoo inspired by Mark Wahlberg. She donated $500 to the Perky Restoration Program and is hoping Mark will match a gift to help more survivors and previvors access restorative ni**le tattooing.

Read the full story and learn how you can help 👇

A daughter got a third ni**le tattoo inspired by Mark Wahlberg and donated $500 to the Perky Restoration Program. Learn how you can help breast cancer survivors, too.

07/26/2026

Day 1 of posting until sees this. 🙌

A daughter came to Perky to support her mom - a breast cancer survivor who lost both ni**les during her mastectomy.

Her mom was here to restore what cancer took away.
The daughter had always wanted matching tattoos with her mom. So she did something unforgettable.
She got a third ni**le. Inspired by Mark Wahlberg.
But here's the part we love most - she turned it into something bigger. Her donation to the Perky Restoration Program will help another survivor or previvor restore what cancer took away.

Mark, if this reaches you: we'd love for you to match her donation and help even more survivors access restorative tattooing.

Sometimes one extra ni**le can help restore two.
Help us find Mark - tag him below or share this to your stories.

Today we tattooed something unexpected.A daughter came to Perky t...

07/14/2026

POV: You want a little confidence boost without the commitment. 💗

Meet our Cool Pink Perky Ni**le temporary tattoo set—designed to help restore the look of a natural ni**le after breast reconstruction, or simply let you see yourself in a new way.

✔️ Water-resistant
✔️ Lasts around 5 days (depending on wear)
✔️ Flat on the skin with a realistic 3D appearance
✔️ Easy to apply at home

If you’ve been wondering what they’d look like on you, this is your sign.

✨ Comment PERKY below and we’ll send you the link to shop!

07/13/2026

Today, we're proud to introduce The Perky Ni**le—a realistic temporary ni**le tattoo created to provide another restoration option for those navigating life after mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

As restorative tattoo nurses, we've spent years listening to patients. While many are ready for permanent restorative tattooing, others are still healing, exploring their options, or simply aren't ready for a permanent solution. We realized there was a gap in care—and we wanted to help fill it.

The Perky Ni**le was created to give patients another choice. Available in multiple sizes and skin tones, it's designed to help people feel more like themselves while navigating their own unique restoration journey.

In our latest blog, we share why we created The Perky Ni**le, who it may benefit, and how healthcare providers can request complimentary sample kits to introduce this option to their patients.

We're grateful to everyone who has supported this journey and look forward to continuing our mission of helping survivors restore confidence—on their own terms.

Read the full blog below. 🩷

Perky is proud to introduce The Perky Ni**le — realistic, skin-safe temporary ni**le tattoos designed for breast cancer survivors and previvors who want to experience restoration on their own terms, without permanence or pressure.