A member asked:

How long should i wait after getting a tattoo before i go for surgery to remove ovarian cysts?

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Ask your surgeon: Some surgeons are cautious about performing surgery immediately after tattoo placement as needles from the procedure can inject bacteria from the skin into the blood stream increasing the risk that the 2nd surgery may be compromised by a blood borne infection. Other surgeons are not so concerned so ask your surgeon how they feel about your question.

Answered 1/19/2016

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