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Is it safe to get a tattoo on my thigh after having rhinoplasty and taking some muscle from my head under the skin to fix my nose 7 days ago?

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Wait: I would let yourself recover fully before you have another "procedure" ...6 weeks.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Jason Bloom answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Yes, but why risk it: There is probably no contraindication to getting a thigh tattoo one week after rhinoplasty, but it sounds like you had a temporalis fascia graft with your rhinoplasty, which you wouldn't want to increase the likelihood of getting infected, although extremely low. These are cosmetic treatments, so i would always ask my surgeon prior to doing something like this.

Answered 2/14/2020

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Wait: I would wait until healing is more complete, and your surgeon clears you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Rhinoplasty: Having had a rhinoplasty does not preclude you from undergoing tattooing.

Answered 10/15/2014

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