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I got my ears pierced and got keloids i want a tattoo and i haven't had got keloids on other parts from getting deep cuts or scrapes should i get it?

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Keloids: Keloids can form after skin injuries from: acne, burns, chickenpox, ear piercing, minor scratches, cuts from surgery or trauma, vaccination sites, tattoos. Do not get the tattoo.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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