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

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I got liposuction on my thighs and under butt and I'm looking at getting a tattoo and I wanted to know what is a good amount of time to wait before getting a tattoo. The tattoo will be on my ribs which isn't near the surgery site but I wanted to make sure

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for the question. If you were to get a tattoo on the surgical site, i would recommend waiting six months, but since you want the tattoo in a place away from the surgical site, you may get the tattoo at your leisure.All the best,Dr, Results

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Since the two areas are not adjacent, I see no need to wait any significant amount of time.It's always good to check with the tattoo artist to make sure everyone's on board.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

James McMahan, MD (retired) · Answer

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!

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

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