When can I get a tattoo over Lipo? (photos)

March 15, 2016
Asked By:alexusgs326 in Las Vegas, NV

I had liposuction performed on my abdomen and was hoping to a get a tattoo on my stomach 4 weeks post op. Will I be healed enough to get a tattoo?

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April 13, 2016

Answer: At four weeks post liposuction, you will still be fairly swollen.

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Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 13, 2016

Answer: At four weeks post liposuction, you will still be fairly swollen.

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Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 17, 2016

Answer: Tattoo After Lipo

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 17, 2016

Answer: Tattoo After Lipo

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 26, 2016

Answer: When can I get a tattoo over Lipo?

Austin Hayes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 26, 2016

Answer: When can I get a tattoo over Lipo?

Austin Hayes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 16, 2016

Answer: Tattooing an area that was previously liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 16, 2016

Answer: Tattooing an area that was previously liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2016

Answer: Tattoing after lipo

March 17, 2016

Answer: Tattoing after lipo

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