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

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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.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 4/14/2014

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Septoplasty: The tattoo has nothing to do with your nasal surgery. But be aware that tattoo removal is costly and painful.

Answered 11/7/2014

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