A member asked:

I got my appendix removed thursday last week and am set to get a tattoo tomorrow ( small semi colon on my left wrist) far from my appendix) is this ok?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Tattoo is a form of self mutilation and is not advisable at any time, anywhere.

Answered 11/23/2016

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: The tattoo will have no effect on your surgical site , healing or recovery. I would not have advised a tattoo over the incision at this early date to cover the scar.

Answered 11/25/2016

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