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I was just wondering if anyone had tattoos before surgery? How did they look after surgery? I'm really wanting to get a tattoo on my upper back/lower neck area. I was going to get it before surgery but my mom told me to wait until I hit my goal or close to it so my tatto doesn't look bad. Any thoughts?

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I had them before and after surgery. No issues. But, mine are on my shoulders, left breast, right wrist and foot. So, where I got them (aside from the breast) were not areas that there would be a lot of excess skin/fat.

If you think about it, the places where you'll have "loose" skin will more likely be your stomach, breasts, thighs and upper arms. You'll lose fat on your back, but it's unlikely you'll have the loose skin on your upper back. I think you'll be okay.

BUT, ask your tattoo artist. They will look at the area and give you a good assessment of what your expectations can be.

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<p>I had them before and after surgery. No issues. But, mine are on my shoulders, left breast, right wrist and foot. So, where I got them (aside from the breast) were not areas that there would be a lot of excess skin/fat. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you think about it, the places where you'll have "loose" skin will more likely be your stomach, breasts, thighs and upper arms. You'll lose fat on your back, but it's unlikely you'll have the loose skin on your upper back. I think you'll be okay.</p> <p> </p> <p>BUT, ask your tattoo artist. They will look at the area and give you a good assessment of what your expectations can be.</p>

Thank you for your input. I'll definitely talk to my tattoo artist about it!!!!

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