How long should you wait to get your tattoo removed after breastfeeding?

August 26, 2018
Asked By:kaseyr in Utah, UT

I stopped breastfeeding my son 4 months ago. (He’s 15 months) I had 2 treatments done before my pregnancy and want to start them again however I worry about hormones and photosensitvity.

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August 29, 2018

Answer: Tattoo removal

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August 29, 2018

Answer: Tattoo removal

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 28, 2018

Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts--takes a series of treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 28, 2018

Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts--takes a series of treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 6, 2018

Answer: ​You can have laser tattoo removal now that you're finished breastfeeding.

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Answer: ​You can have laser tattoo removal now that you're finished breastfeeding.

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August 28, 2018

Answer: Resumption of treatments after breastfeeding.

August 28, 2018

Answer: Resumption of treatments after breastfeeding.

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