Is it safe to get a new tattoo a few days before having plastic surgery (tummy tuck)? If not, how long after the surgery should I wait to have the tattoo done? Thanks!
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Your photos don't show anything terribly wrong, however it is always best to get a second opinion if you are unsure as to how things should be after tummy tuck, and your surgeon is not able to put you at rest.
In the US a tummy tuck is never covered by insurances. Occasionally a panniculectomy will be covered but the 'rashes/infections' need to be quite significant. I think your best bet is to meet with the surgeon you were referred to and find out. Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
Having to replace the drain is surely not a pleasant thought, but is a much better option than what you would need to deal with in the case that a seroma capsule were to develop. If seromas are allowed to persist, a rind of capsular tissue will form around the fluid. Often, this makes getting...