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A member asked:
Can i get a tattoo over a port wine cross strawberry birthmark that has been removed by a laser, but still remains below the skin (like a bruise)?
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Dermatology 1'st: U want 2 b sure it is is deeper than the tattoo needle will go, and also find out if it is very vascular, which could cause a problem with bleeding. Get medical eval & clearance b4 u proceed.
Answered 9/13/2013
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