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A member asked:
I got right ulnar collateral ligamet repair about 8 weeks ago,how long should i wait to get a new tattoo?
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Months: Full healing can take as long as 6-9 months. At least wait several months if you plan to cover the scar with a tattoo. But beware that many tattoo pigments contain heavy metals.
Answered 9/6/2014
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