Question 1

can i get a tattoo while taking a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo: Getting a tattoo is always an infection risk. If there's bleeding, it will be considerably worse when taking anticoagulants. Not a good idea.

Question 2

can i get a tattoo while on clopidogrel as a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Would not: Since there will be excessive bleeding during the process it will make it very difficult for the tattoo artist.

Question 3

im taking aspirin as a blood thinner for all the injuries i received almost 2 years ago from a car accident, is it possible for me to get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Be sure to ask your treating physician first, but as long as your not taking it for a blood clot or heart or blood issue, you can come off it about a week before the tattoo to prevent any excessive bleeding.

Question 4

could i have a tattoo while on a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Risky: The tattoo in being injected by the machine into your dermis and causes some disruption and bleeding. The thinner in your case may lead to more bleeding than expected which I believe will also make the artist have a harder time placing the tattoo and seeing where they are injecting.

Question 5

how long do i need to be off my blood thinner before getting a small tattoo?

Accepted Answer

: If you are using the NOAC ( for example apixaban, rivaroxaban etc) at least 72 h

Question 6

is it ok to get a tattoo if you are on blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

Risky: the artist punctures your epidermis and most of the dermis which may cause bleeding. In your case the bleeding ma be more than expected

Question 7

can i get a tattoo while on blood thinners? i take 4mg of warfarin and my inr is 2.7

Accepted Answer

Why chance it?: Might work out ok but then again might not. Would be a shame if you got a huge hematoma under all that pretty expensive art work. Your chances of bleeding are increased. Why not wait until after anti coagulation is discontinued?

Question 8

can i get a small tattoo while on blood thinners? it'd 5 words, on my ribs. i am on 5mg of eliquis.

Accepted Answer

I would: suggest that NO TATTOO is worth bleeding and  I doubt you will find a tattoo professional willing to risk it!

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Dr Z

Question 9

i would like to get a tattoo indicating i have a history of dvt & pe and am on blood thinners (xarelto). some say it is safe, others say not safe. ???

Accepted Answer

I think it would: make more sense to buy and wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace. Emergency personnel and health care providers are not trained to look for tattoos but they are trained to look for the bracelets and necklaces. If you really want a tattoo choose something more decorative, it is safe on Xarelto if done in a reputable sterile tattoo shop. You might have a little more bruising that's all.

Question 10

can i get a tattoo after a mechanical mitral valve replacement and now on coumadin (warfarin) (blood thinners)?

Accepted Answer

No: You should be on antibiotics in advance to minimize chance of infection. You also are going to bleed because of the coumadin (warfarin). I doubt your cardiologist will stop Coumadin (warfarin) for a tattoo.If you decide to do this there may be bleeding in the skin which will affect the appearance of the tattoo.

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Im taking aspirin as a blood thinner for all the injuries i received almost 2 years ago from a car accident, is it possible for me to get a tattoo?

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Could i have a tattoo while on a blood thinner?

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How long do i need to be off my blood thinner before getting a small tattoo?

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Is it ok to get a tattoo if you are on blood thinners?

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Can i get a tattoo while on blood thinners? i take 4mg of warfarin and my inr is 2.7

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Can i get a small tattoo while on blood thinners? it'd 5 words, on my ribs. i am on 5mg of eliquis.

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I would like to get a tattoo indicating i have a history of dvt & pe and am on blood thinners (xarelto). some say it is safe, others say not safe. ???

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Can i get a tattoo after a mechanical mitral valve replacement and now on coumadin (warfarin) (blood thinners)?

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