Can You Get Surgery After a Tattoo? Expert Answers
– No evidence of risk in having epidurals for women with lower back tattoos unless the tattoo is infected.
– Surgery, especially emergency surgery, can ruin a tattoo and leave scarring.
– It is not advised to tattoo over a mole as it can cause harm to the mole and hide signs of skin cancer.
– Getting a tattoo while pregnant can increase the risk of infection which can be transmitted to the unborn child and may cause complications in pregnancy.
– Rise in blood pressure during pregnancy is another reason to reconsider getting a tattoo.
– Inks used in tattoos are not regulated by the government in many countries.
– Repeatedly piercing the skin and the healing time can raise safety concerns.
– Tattooed skin is more sensitive and may be at risk of developing skin cancer with exposure to the sun and ultraviolet radiation.
– There is no conclusive evidence that tattoos cause cancer.
– Ensure safe dyes are used and take precautions to protect tattooed skin to ensure safety.