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I Have a Tattoo Right by my Hip Bone. If I Have a Tummy Tuck Will This Be Part of What is Removed?

January 25, 2013
Asked By:Nikkic25

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January 29, 2013

Answer: Some tattoos are removed as collateral with the skin take out of an abdominoplasty.

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January 29, 2013

Answer: Some tattoos are removed as collateral with the skin take out of an abdominoplasty.

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January 29, 2013

Answer: Tattoo Removal After Tummy Tuck

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Answer: Tattoo Removal After Tummy Tuck

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January 30, 2013

Answer: Hip Tattoo and Tummy Tuck

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
January 30, 2013

Answer: Hip Tattoo and Tummy Tuck

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

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January 28, 2013

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