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Would getting a tattoo being okay after 3 months of 10mg isotretinoin treatment?

NotAGenius67246Feb 4, 2023
Feel like this has been asked a lot the only reason i have for asking it again are 1 i want there to be a different answer from what i'm seeing an 2 i think i was under less harsh conditions but basically Was on a isotretinoin treatment for 3 months of 10mg its been about 3 months would getting a tattoo be ok? ive already gone ahead an did a touch up for a tattoo i had which was only some darkening in specific areas an havent seen any issues but just wanted to be cautious

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Dr. George Kroumpouzos, MD - Account Suspended
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