How long should I wait after Liposuction surgery to get a tattoo?

I would wait at least six weeks to three months after surgery before considering a tattoo or procedures like laser hair removal.

Thank you for your question. It is not a problem to get a tattoo after liposuction if it is in an area that was not treated.  That being said, I do a lot of tattoo removal and, therefore, see a lot of patients who regret getting them.  Think long and hard about getting a tattoo because they are painful and very expensive to have removed. So, in all honesty, I would recommend that you wait 100 years after liposuction to get a tattoo!

There is no medical reason you need to wait.  They could be done at the same time if you wanted but often I tell patients to wait till the swelling subsides from the liposuction 6-12 weeks.  Best, Dr. Emer.