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I take Accutane in last 8 months, is it okay to me to get a tattoo?

June 1, 2015
Asked By:dennis wilson sito in Ottawa, ON

Iwant to get tatto .but im little bit scared because i take accutane 8 moths ago.is it okie ?

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