Getting a Tattoo After Surgery?

Thank you for your question. If the tattoo is in a place that is not near the surgery site, a tattoo could be considered safe. However, we recommend getting the surgery first and waiting until your board certified plastic surgeon releases you for additional procedures. It is important to allow for full healing after your surgery before getting a tattoo, because you do not want to put added stress on your immune system while healing from your surgery. Getting a tattoo can also introduce an additional avenue for infection, further complicating your surgery results. We recommend getting your surgery, fully healing, and then getting your tattoo for the best results from both procedures.

I would rearrange the tattoo appointment for a further date as would not risk any other procedure during the healing of a major surgery. Tattoo can be important but wouldn't compromise wound healing for the surgery with it. There is a chance tattoo can be uneventful and without any complications but not worth taking risks. Please speak to your Consultant to discuss this and mention your planned operation to your tattoo clinic for their advice.

Thanks for your inquiry, though I do not anticipate a problem, I would delay your tattoo a few more weeks to prevent any risk of infection.