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Is it possible to get a tattoo on medial thigh lift scar?

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sadnySep 26, 2016

Hello. I had a medial thigh lift. The scars are bothering me and I would like to get a tattoo. Is it possible? How long do I need to wait till I can get one? Thank you

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