How long should I wait until I get a tattoo after Tummy Tuck?

Your plastic surgeon will be your best guide when it comes to your plan to tattoo over the scar. In my practice, I would likely ask that you wait until you are at least 12 months out of surgery.   Best wishes.

Every surgeon has different protocols I usually tell my patients to wait at least 12 months after a tummy tuck.best wishes.

Brandy, great question!
After abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery, scars on the lower abdomen can take 12 months to 18 months to fully mature (i.e. turn from dark red, to pink, to light).  Some people scar differently than others (thicker scars, raised scars, etc.).Following a tummy tuck (+/- liposuction), there is also swelling in the skin and soft tissue that can take anywhere from 3 - 6 months to fully resolve.  As the swelling decreases, so does the stretch on your skin.When it comes to tattooing, especially if you are planning on placing over your tummy tuck scar, it would be ideal to wait until the scars have matured and the swelling has resolved.  Best thing would be to talk to your plastic surgeon about when they think your particular tummy is ready for tattooing!