Can I get a tattoo over a Tummy Tuck scar?

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A: Tattoo of abdominoplasty scar (tummy tuck)

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you can. In fact I have had two paitents obtain ornamental tattoos in order to camouflage the abdominolasty incision. Typically there are no special precautions when performing the tattoo

A: Tattoo to hide scars

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

It certainly is reasonable to use a tattoo to camouflage a scar, but I would suggest waiting to till the scar is done healing before getting the tattoo. We like that scars shrink - but if you tattoo over a wide immature scar and then it shrinks, it will compress the ink along the scar line and this maybe... more

A: Tattooing Tummy Tuck scar not uncommon

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Abdominoplasty scars will reepithelialize within 48 hours, but the scars may take months to completely heal. Initially, the scars may become thickened and discolored, two processes which are correctable with time and topical treatments. Tattooing of scars is not uncommon and should be performed at least 2... more

A: Tattooing over Tummy Tuck scar

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

You can tattoo over an abdominoplasty scar. You want to make sure the scar is completely healed. In addition, be sure your swelling has resolved. This can take at least 6 months. I hope this helps.

A: A tattoo is a great idea.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Just wait until the scar is mature first.

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

A: A great idea

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: O.K. To Color Outside (and over) The Lines

By Athleo Louis Cambre, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Although the scar from an Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is generally placed very low on the abdomen just above the pubic area, and is hidden by most clothing, some patients choose to do a bit more camouflaging of the scar by tattooing over the scar. I have seen tattoos in the design of a string of flowers,... more