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Can a lower back tattoo affect any epidurals?
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No: Tattoos place ink in the the mid depth levels of the skin. It should have no effect on an epidural.
Answered 5/9/2013
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Yes and No: If the tat is new and unhealed, then no epidural. If the tat is old, then will proceed with epidural.
Answered 5/24/2014
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Well,: if you don't mind a 17-18 gauge needle possibly going through and removing that spot from your tattoo, then no
Answered 5/24/2014
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