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Tattooing over breast surgery scars with skin colored pigment?

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MamaBearForeverNov 2, 2017
I’m back with more questions after loosing my battle with the elements and a sun lamp bed. Now that I am in the throes of a reverse swimsuit line 3rd degree sunburn, I am wondering about discoloration of the scar tissue that still remains under the blisters. Could I tattoo over the scars if this develops into frutation?

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