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Facebook bans adverts for post-mastectomy nipple tattoos

A beauty therapist who creates nipple tattoos for breast cancer patients has been banned from posting adverts of her work on Facebook after the photos were deemed to contain adult content.

The tattoos, which she creates during a free clinic held once a month at The Attic Tanning & Beauty, are designed to offer people realistic nipple tattoos as the final treatment in their breast cancer journey.

The 38-year-old said that while she is able to post photos of the areola reconstruction tattoos she creates on her companys Facebook page, any paid-for adverts about the service have been censored.

Speaking to The Independent, Morgan said the reason given by Facebook for rejecting the advert was because it contained sexual content and nudity.

While Morgan says she appreciates the need for censorship when it comes to adverts which may cause offence, she believes there should be provisions in place when it comes to posts made to help people by offering services that are in the paramedical field.

A spokesperson for Facebook stated that the rules surrounding its advertising policies are different to those governing image posts that can be shared on profiles.

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Author: The Independent

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