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9 years ago i had mrsa infection and i got surgery for it, i now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?

Q: 9 years ago i had mrsa infection and i got surgery for it, i now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?

: Cannot conceive of any unusual risk in this area of scarring in view of the lengthy interval described.

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Cannot conceive of any unusual risk in this area of scarring in view of the lengthy interval described.

Answered 12/16/2021

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A member asked:

9 years ago i had mrsa infection and i got surgery for it, i now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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