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Is it ok to get a tattoo over the incision scar from Mommy Makeover after 1 year?

April 8, 2014
Asked By:philgirl

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Answer: Mommy makeover aftercare

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Answer: Mommy makeover aftercare

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April 22, 2014

Answer: Tattoos to cover up abdominoplasty scars are occasionally done.

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April 22, 2014

Answer: Tattoos to cover up abdominoplasty scars are occasionally done.

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April 19, 2014

Answer: Tattoos to hide scars

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April 19, 2014

Answer: Tattoos to hide scars

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April 16, 2014

Answer: Is it ok to get a tattoo over the incision scar from Mommy Makeover after 1 year?

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April 16, 2014

Answer: Is it ok to get a tattoo over the incision scar from Mommy Makeover after 1 year?

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April 14, 2014

Answer: Tattoo over incision scar

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April 14, 2014

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