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Is iy safe to get a tattoo while 23 weeks pregnant? on ankle

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tattoo: A tattoo can get infected and cause a cellulitis. In some studies up to 6% of people get and infection. There is low but real risk of infection from HIV, Hep B and Hep C. TB too!.

Answered 9/7/2019

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Is there a rush?: Why not wait until after delivery? It is probably safe but this is a critical period in your pregnancy and I would wait until you have delivered although there are no real clear cut contraindications to getting tatoos. I would wait!

Answered 9/7/2019

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