I my long horizontal scar but even mite l more I hate the vertical scar that runs from a little under my belly button down to the horizontal scar. I want this covered asap, i don't wear anything showing my stomach because of this scar and i really hate it. I just don't know how long i have to wait before tattooing.... help please :)
Answer: Tattoo over Tummy Tuck Scar Thank you for the question and photo. A safe guideline would be to wait up to 6-12 months before getting the tattoo to insure that all your swelling has gone down and the scar has had time to fully close. Asking the surgeon who performed the surgery would be best because he can examine the scar in person and let you know how he thinks your scar is healing.
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Answer: Tattoo over Tummy Tuck Scar Thank you for the question and photo. A safe guideline would be to wait up to 6-12 months before getting the tattoo to insure that all your swelling has gone down and the scar has had time to fully close. Asking the surgeon who performed the surgery would be best because he can examine the scar in person and let you know how he thinks your scar is healing.
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July 29, 2017
Answer: Tattoo after surgery Your surgeon is the best person to answer this question. Your incision should be fully closed and the scar tissue strong enough to handle a tattoo. Scars take about a full year to mature, so I suggest you wait for that amount of time.
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July 29, 2017
Answer: Tattoo after surgery Your surgeon is the best person to answer this question. Your incision should be fully closed and the scar tissue strong enough to handle a tattoo. Scars take about a full year to mature, so I suggest you wait for that amount of time.
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July 19, 2017
Answer: Tattoo over scar Dear EwithTheTwinz,it would be the best to wait for the scar to fully mature before covering it with a tattoo. It an take up to 12-18 months.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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July 19, 2017
Answer: Tattoo over scar Dear EwithTheTwinz,it would be the best to wait for the scar to fully mature before covering it with a tattoo. It an take up to 12-18 months.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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July 19, 2017
Answer: How soon after Tummy Tuck can you get tattoo over scar? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated. Because scars will continue to mature for up to a year after your procedure I would wait at least that long before a cover up so as not to compromise either the incision or the tattoo. Hope this helps.
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July 19, 2017
Answer: How soon after Tummy Tuck can you get tattoo over scar? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated. Because scars will continue to mature for up to a year after your procedure I would wait at least that long before a cover up so as not to compromise either the incision or the tattoo. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Getting a tattoo after a tummy tuck 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. That may take 6 to 12 months from the day of surgery.
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Answer: Getting a tattoo after a tummy tuck 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. That may take 6 to 12 months from the day of surgery.
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