Tattooing numb area of old necrosis site, is it safe?

January 13, 2017
Asked By:Diamond12 in Violet, LA

Had a tummy tuck 2 years ago, after tummy tuck I had necrosis doctor did revisions removed the ugly necrosis scared area but it left me with the entire area with numbness and slight scaring. Would like to tattoo that area is it safe with numbness? Can I get necrosis again with a tattoo or would it even be wise to get a tattoo?

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January 17, 2017

Answer: Tattoing

January 17, 2017

Answer: Tattoing

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