12 months ago
The tattoo is fine as long as the healing is complete. Tattoos can be medical tattoos that use complementary colors to fade the scar or cover-up tattoos and then your imagination is the best cover-up.
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A great idea
Robert M. Freund, MD answers: Can I get a tattoo over a Tummy Tuck scar?
Can I get a tattoo over a Tummy Tuck scar?
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A: A tattoo is a great idea.
12 months ago
Khet,
It is perfectly fine for you to get a tattoo over your incision. Many of my patients have done this and I think it looks nice. However, you may be surprised, but the scar/incision will likely not look at bad as you may be expecting. In most cases, after six months to a year, the scar is hardly noticeable. However, this is not true for everyone, so it is nice to have the option to place a tatoo. If you do choose to get a tattoo, I would suggest waiting at least 3 to 4 months before having it done.
I hope this is helpful.
David Shafer, MD
Web reference: http://www.DoctorShafer.com
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