Tanya Buxton has seen first-hand the impact tattoos have on people. From decorating a scar to creating a realistic 3D areola-nipple tattoo after breast cancer surgery, tattoos can help heal a person inside and out.
Tanya’s tattooing career began in 2009. As well as creating custom tattoo designs for people she also specialises in Medical and Cosmetic tattoo services. It was through Cosmetic and Medical tattooing that she realised just how wonderful tattooing can be for people and the many positive effects it can have on a person’s well-being.
Tattooing enables people to reclaim their bodies and transform their skin into something they love, helping to improve self-esteem and boost body confidence. Trailblazing being the first tattooist employed by the NHS, offering areola tattoos to their patients at Kingston Hospital, she is also proud to be pioneering new relationships within the medical sector. In particular, as the first tattoo artist to work with private hospitals Nuffield Health and HCA Healthcare UK providing medical tattoos to patients within their facilities.
In 2021, Tanya opened Paradise Tattoo Studio in Cheltenham. Paradise is a unique and welcoming space dedicated to showcasing the empowering capabilities of tattooing and helping people feel more confident and comfortable in their skin. They are a well-respected business within the tattoo industry and medical field for their trailblazing work, and most recently gained recognition locally winning the SoGlos Innovative Business of the Year award in October 2024.
Tanya is extremely passionate about the healing powers of tattooing and the importance of giving back to the community, which is why in 2021 she founded the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance, a charity dedicated to supporting people in their healing journey after mastectomy surgery. The charity provides funding, information and trusted artists for areola and mastectomy tattoos, helping to make these important tattoos more accessible to the breast cancer, BRCA and gender-diverse communities after their mastectomy surgery.
It has been an incredible journey for Tanya so far with her business and her charity, she is excited for the future and all the wonderful possibilities ahead.
Tattoo artist, Tanya Buxton, is a world renowned expert and educator in her field.
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Paradise Tattoo Studio, Cheltenham
www.paradisetattoostudios.com
Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance
www.mastectomytattooingalliance.org
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