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Is it okay to get a tattoo in the same spot of an epidermoid cyst removal ? (Photo)

March 22, 2015
Asked By:daznderson in Las Vegas, NV

I have what I believe is a epidermoid cyst. I've had it for ad long as I could remember . I am now 17 and plan on getting it removed when Im 18 for cosmetic purposes . After the surgery I'm sure there will still be a small scar still so im wondering if I can get a tattoo to cover it up after surgery ?

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