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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?
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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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