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Could i have a tattoo if i have keloids?
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Yes with risk: The development of a keloid is from dermal injury. Some persons are very susceptible to formation and have keloids develop even with ear lobe piercing. THe tattoo machine will puncture the epidermis and part of the dermis so there is the potential for a keloid to form
Answered 6/9/2014
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