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I have keloids (jaw line, chest, shoulders,) all from acne related abrasions. could i get a tattoo?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Keloid hx vs tattoo: NO! Injuring the skin will only exacerbate the potential of keloidal scars!

Answered 4/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have keloids (jaw line, chest, shoulders,) all from acne related abrasions. could i get a tattoo?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

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