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Is it possible to cover up with a skin color tattoo my TT scar? (Photo)

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EuoApr 20, 2017
Im turning 20 next week I suffer from eating disorders have been gaining and losing a lot of weight for years. I got a tummy tuck last June to help with my confidence and mostly to remove most stretch marks and give me muscle definition even though i didn't have any lose skin..But the scar makes me feel really self conscious and i wanna know if theres a possibly to get it permanently covered or not..Thanks:)

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Dr. Glenn Messina, MD
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Answered on Apr 24, 2017
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