Just wait until the scar is mature first.

John Philip Di Saia, MD answers: Can I get a tattoo over a Tummy Tuck scar?

Can I get a tattoo over a Tummy Tuck scar?


John P. Di Saia, MD
12 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

 

The scar can take 6-12 months to mature. Then you can tattoo it if you wish assuming there are no healing problems. It may be worth dropping by your surgeon's office to get the "OK" before the tattoo.

 

Best Regards,

John DI Saia MD

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