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I'm getting breast reduction surgery on july 23. i was wondering how soon after the surgery would be okay to get a tattoo?

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

If you planning to..: Tattoo over the incisional scar, wait at least 3 months.

Dr Saghafi and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/7/2015

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends: Depend upon which area ? If you are getting the tattoo on the scars > it is better to wait for six to nine months (that is until the scar is fully matured).

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Anytime: You can have a tattoo anytime. If it is over your scar, wait 6 months.

Dr Cohen agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

I'm getting breast reduction surgery on july 23. i was wondering how soon after the surgery would be okay to get a tattoo?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Dr Saghafi and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Dr Cohen agreed

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