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I really want a tattoo and my ear surgery is a month and a half from now -- Would it affect my surgery if I get a tattoo now?

October 10, 2017
Asked By:coolgirl132 in Washington, DC

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October 16, 2017

Answer: Depends on your recovery and where the tattoo is

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October 16, 2017

Answer: Depends on your recovery and where the tattoo is

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October 13, 2017

Answer: Ear Surgery

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October 13, 2017

Answer: Ear Surgery

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October 11, 2017

Answer: Tattoo and otoplasty

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October 11, 2017

Answer: Tattoo and otoplasty

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October 11, 2017

Answer: Tattoo after ear surgery

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October 11, 2017

Answer: Tattoo after ear surgery

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October 12, 2017

Answer: Only if its your ear

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast)
October 12, 2017

Answer: Only if its your ear

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