Apart from 'scar might eventually get so faded and flat that you won't want a tatoo' what are the reasons tattoo is not allowed on tt scar earlier than 1 year post? If things are healing well would it be ok?
November 8, 2016
Answer: When can I get a tattoo on my scar? Thank you for your question. Scars mature at different rates in people. Generally, once the purple/red color of a scar fades and it appears mostly white, it's considered "mature". But scars are dynamic for the first year or so, and doing anything to manipulate it, like cover it with a tattoo can potentially cause it to widen. A tattoo won't 'hurt' the scar, but your tattoo may not appear the same if the scar is continuing to mature after you get your tattoo. Hope this helps!
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November 8, 2016
Answer: When can I get a tattoo on my scar? Thank you for your question. Scars mature at different rates in people. Generally, once the purple/red color of a scar fades and it appears mostly white, it's considered "mature". But scars are dynamic for the first year or so, and doing anything to manipulate it, like cover it with a tattoo can potentially cause it to widen. A tattoo won't 'hurt' the scar, but your tattoo may not appear the same if the scar is continuing to mature after you get your tattoo. Hope this helps!
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck tattoo 4 months. Thank you for the question. In general it takes 12-18 months for a scar to mature so I recommend to my patients to perform scar massage until the scar matures and than they can have a tattoo if they desire. It is best to speak to your board certified plastic surgeon to see what their protocol is. Good luck.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck tattoo 4 months. Thank you for the question. In general it takes 12-18 months for a scar to mature so I recommend to my patients to perform scar massage until the scar matures and than they can have a tattoo if they desire. It is best to speak to your board certified plastic surgeon to see what their protocol is. Good luck.
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