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I have aplastic anemia for 2 years now amd im not taking any medicines, im controlled and been getting lab results of 12.3 blood and plaquets of 140, before i got my medical diagnose i put tattoos on and now i wanted to see if i can get a small tatoo?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Ask your doc.: You are doing well, why take the chance of getting an infection by a cosmetic procedure? I don't think the risk is worth it. Talk to your doctor and get his/her opinion.

Answered 2/10/2020

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A member asked:

I have aplastic anemia for 2 years now amd im not taking any medicines, im controlled and been getting lab results of 12.3 blood and plaquets of 140, before i got my medical diagnose i put tattoos on and now i wanted to see if i can get a small tatoo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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