Is 9 months too soon to get tattoo cover up for tummy tuck?

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I'll be 9 months po in March and was wondering if it'll be ok to get a cover up tattoo?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After six months a tattoo artist who is experienced with scar tissue should be able to do a good job.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question! Even though your tummy tuck scar will gradually fade over time, you may still get a tattoo if you so desire. It's perfectly safe. You just have to wait until the healing process is completed and your swelling is completely gone. That may take 6 to 12 months from the day of surgery. In other words, the answer to your question will vary from patient to patient. Getting a tattoo at 9 months post-op may be completely fine but consult with you plastic surgeon beforehand.
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to assess your needs and guarantee a reliable medical advice. Best of luck!

Scott D. Green, MD · Answer

many patients will tattoo there incisions to try and hide that a scar is there.  this is most commonly done with abdominal incisions. The real answer to time of tattoo has to do with how the incision appears.  if the incision has started to fade substantially and most if not all of the pink color to the incision is gone then it is probably ready for a tattoo. However if there is still a lot of redness to the incision that indicates increased blood flow to the area and will likely cause problems for the tattooing in that spot .  As always the best idea would be to see your surgeon and have them evaluate the timing for a tattoo. I hope this helps, best of luck.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Nine months is adequate time of recovery to consider tattooing your scar.  You can have it now.  Let your surgeon know.

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