A member asked:

I just got my tonsils out yesterday morning, when is the earliest i can get a tattoo?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

TONSILS OUT TATTOO: HOW ABOUT TOMORROW? MAKE SURE, HOWEVER, THAT YOUR TATTOOIST AND ALL HIS EQUIPMENT IS CLEAN . . . GOOD LUCK!

Answered 7/18/2015

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsils then Tattoo : Greetings. Well Ken, you must really want a tattoo. As an ENT who performs tonsillectomies, most of my patients are not thinking about tattoos after surgery. Since your immune system is also recovering, I would recommend 2 weeks for a tattoo.

Answered 7/18/2015

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