Question 1

may 10th i had my last heparin injection after surgery. can i get a tattoo now?

Accepted Answer

Heparin: The half life of heparin is between 1.5 and 4 hours depending on the preparation.  After 2-3 days should not be in the system of a healthy individual.

Question 2

how long after surgery should i wait before getting a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

No: Particular time needed unless you plan to put it over a surgical scar. Then you need months for it to completely heal.

Question 3

can i get a tattoo a few days before oral surgery? i'm also traveling to honduras in three weeks will that affect either procedures?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: There should be no problem with doing all three of these.  Of course, defer to your oral surgeon's advice on this, but I cannot think of any reason there would be a problem.

Question 4

can i get a tattoo 2 or 3 weeks before surgery? and the tattoo is on a different limp than my surgery

Accepted Answer

Tattoo before surg: I would advise you against doing a tattoo prior to surgery.  Wait until after you have had successful surgery and full recovery.

Question 5

can i get a tattoo on my oppisite shoulder 2 weeks before shoulder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Why take any risks: for infection with a pending surgery?

Question 6

i'm getting cataract surgery in two days can i get a tattoo ?

Accepted Answer

No: This is one of those questions that is easy to answer. Only take one risk at a time. Wait until 3 weeks after cataract surgery, then you can go and take a risk on getting HIV, HBV or HCV by getting a tattoo.. be very picky on where you get the tattoo done.

Best wishes

Question 7

can i get a tattoo on my forearm if i need spinal fusion surgery sometime in the next 3 months?

Accepted Answer

: No problem, as long as the tattoo does not prompt an  infection, which, of course, could delay your surgery.

Question 8

endoscopic sinus surgery in 4 weeks. could i get a tattoo on my shoulder now?

Accepted Answer

: There is no contraindication for having it done but as a doctor I am against any tattoo done under any circumstance.

Question 9

i had bariatric surgery two months ago. can i get a tattoo ? ( not near surgery )

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Go to an established business that follows sterile technique. Have fun.

Question 10

can i get a tattoo on my foot before deviated septum surgery?

Accepted Answer

Tatoo/septum surgery: You could, however, should wait just in case either procedure has complications, and the treatment for that complication jeopardizes the status of the other.

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How long after surgery can I get a tattoo

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May 10th i had my last heparin injection after surgery. can i get a tattoo now?

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How long after surgery should i wait before getting a tattoo?

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Can i get a tattoo a few days before oral surgery? i'm also traveling to honduras in three weeks will that affect either procedures?

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Can i get a tattoo 2 or 3 weeks before surgery? and the tattoo is on a different limp than my surgery

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Can i get a tattoo on my oppisite shoulder 2 weeks before shoulder surgery?

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I'm getting cataract surgery in two days can i get a tattoo ?

A member asked:

Can i get a tattoo on my forearm if i need spinal fusion surgery sometime in the next 3 months?

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Endoscopic sinus surgery in 4 weeks. could i get a tattoo on my shoulder now?

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I had bariatric surgery two months ago. can i get a tattoo ? ( not near surgery )

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Can i get a tattoo on my foot before deviated septum surgery?

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