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Dental surgery after getting a tatoo?

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Tattooing face? No!: You don't want a facial tattoo followed by oral surgery. If either area becomes infected you can cross contaminate contaminate sites. Frankly, i know the sterility standards met by the majority of dentists. I don't trust such is the case with tattoo studios. Get the tattoo, wait a few weeks to see if an infection takes place. If you feel healthy, then get your oral surgery.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Not smart: Risk of cross contamination from tattoo site to dental surgery site is possible (tattoo parlor so don't have same standards as dental operating suite. That said, if you have a dental infection it requires immediate rx. Don't wait.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wait 6 weeks: Getting a tattoos does convey a certain infection risk. It may complicate dental procedures, such as tooth extractions, implant placement or root canal treatment.

Answered 7/25/2015

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