# Affordable Prosthetic Nipples Michelle Kolath-Arbel Created an Affordable Way to Cope Post Surgery By Michael Plishka | Published 2015-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breast-cancer-nipples-prosthetic References: [nocamels](http://nocamels.com/2015/01/israeli-breast-cancer-survivor-makes-adhesive-nipples/) & [pink-perfect](http://www.pink-perfect.com) After breast cancer surgery many women are left with both [emotional and physical scars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-kolmar-korea) from the invasive experience. Often, breasts are left disfigured, looking nothing like they did prior to the surgery. Zipper- type scars and nipples that are rebuilt or absent are often side effects of the surgeries. Breast cancer survivor Michelle Kolath-Arbel is the owner and CEO of [Pink Perfect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrive-causemetics1), a company that designs and sells custom, [prosthetic adhesive nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-nipple-shield) for survivors of breast cancer. This a simple, low-tech, and elegant solution to a problem that is traditionally handled surgically, and thus, expensively. So many people undergo this surgery every year, and these new designs could truly disrupt the industry in a positive way. (All photos courtesy of nocamels.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Prosthetic Nipples:** Pink Perfect's custom, prosthetic adhesive nipples offer an affordable low-tech, and elegant solution to a problem that is traditionally handled surgically, and could disrupt the medical industry. - **Custom Prosthetic Solutions:** Pink Perfect's custom, prosthetic adhesive nipples offer a unique solution for breast cancer survivors looking for a more personalized approach to post-surgery recovery. - **Non-surgical Post-surgery Solutions:** Pink Perfect's custom, prosthetic adhesive nipples offer an alternative to traditional surgical methods for post-surgery breast cancer patients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical and Healthcare:** The medical and healthcare industry could benefit from creating more accessible, affordable, and personalized post-surgery solutions for breast cancer survivors like Pink Perfect's custom prosthetic nipples. - **Fashion and Design:** The fashion and design industry could benefit from exploring innovative, low-tech prosthetic solutions for breast cancer survivors, like Pink Perfect's custom adhesive nipples that are both functional and stylish. - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** The cosmetics and personal care industry has an opportunity to create more affordable and accessible non-surgical post-surgery solutions for breast cancer survivors, like Pink Perfect's prosthetic adhesive nipples. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment.md) - [Ultra-Thin Reusable Pasties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh-2.md) - [Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-zero.md) - [Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmedical-technology.md) - [Discrete Reusable Nipple Stickies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-nipple-stickies.md) - [Breast Surgery Preconditioning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-2.md) - [Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kemisola-bolarinwa.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Post-Surgery Friendly Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-and-girlvscancer.md)