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When can I get tattooed after breast lift? (photos)

LovestolaughApr 9, 2017
I just had a breast lift a few days ago. Everything is going great. I was wondering when I would be able to get a tattoo like one in the pictures attatched? 12 weeks? 8weeks? Longer? Thank you.

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Dr. Tania Medina de Garcia, MD
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Answered on Apr 15, 2017
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Apr 10, 2017
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