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How can you safely get a tattoo over a major scar on you back?
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Ok but use expert: Yes it is usually safe to use a "cover up" tattoo but scars do not behave the same as normal intact skin when it comes to ornamental pigmentation so see an experienced practitioner.
Answered 4/28/2013
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