Will Full Tummy Tuck Affect my Tattoos?

Whether or not a tattoo will be altered due to surgery depends on the size and location of the tattoo, the degree of skin laxity, and the amount and direction of pull needed to achieve your results. If your chest tattoo is very large or your skin is very loose it may be altered, otherwise you should be ok. Ultimately, you may need to make a decision between the tattoos and surgical results.

If you have a tattoo in the loose lower abdominal or hip skin, it will likely be removed with the loose skin. If the tattoo is adjacent to removed skin, the tattoo will be stretched. Tattoos over the upper abdomen or ribs are not likely to be affected, nor are those on the sides or back unless an extended tummy tuck or lower body lift is performed. Tattoo on the lower abdomen or around the belly button are most likely to be affected. You plastic surgeon can tell you in more detail at the time of your consultation.