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Is it safe to get a tattoo after mastectomy and radiation?
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I would advise: Against getting tattoos on the same arm as the mastectomy. If you develop an infection, it could become a problem, even though it might be trivial in under normal circumstances. Ask your surgeon to be sure.
Answered 1/28/2017
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