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I had a mastectomy of my left breast with lymph node removal 12 years ago would it be safe for me to get a tattoo in that arm?
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Depends : If you have chronic swelling of the arm from the lymph node dissection, you are best using the other arm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Lymphedema: If you had surgery to remove the lymph nodes under the arm during a mastectomy which is common i would not recommend a tattoo on that arm as if you get an infection it could cause your arm to develop lymphedema which could be debilitating and chronic . Get a tattoo on another area would be my suggestion if you want to do that.
Answered 10/3/2016
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