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Im having my tonsils out in april and have a tattoo on the lower left side of my back. does my ent or anesthesiologist need to know?
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No: It have no effect on your anesthesia or surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No one needs to know: When you come in for surgery, you put on a hospital gown. No one needs to see the lower left side of your back. The anesthesiologist may want to listen to your lungs, but you don't have to uncover much. Wear cotton underwear and it should be ok to leave it on. If you are embarrassed about the tattoo, consider having it removed by laser.
Answered 2/8/2014
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