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Tattoos
So I just got another tattoo, 5 years out from a liver transplant, and I’m curious how people feel about them.
I have over a dozen now, with about half of them being post transplant. My team said none for the first year (makes sense!) but after that it was a personal choice if I wanted to take the risk. I always get labs done right before a tattoo appointment and would reschedule if I wasn’t in the best situation possible. I’m also really picky about who I go to, the cleanliness of the studio…
I’ve never had any issues, or delayed healing, though I do know that can happen. I also try to amp up on hydration, healthy eating… in the days following to support my body’s healing process.
I’m curious - would you get a tattoo and what would you get/do you have?
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I have no tattoos nor am I interested in getting one.
I had one before the transplant. Only one. I want to get another. Something with a green survivor ribbon. I do need to heal a bit longer.
I have no desire for tattoo as I am perfect the way I am!! :)
But I have read a few articles indicating that are associated with elevated skin cancer risk. Sorry, I don't have links to any of those articles.
Transplant Patient
I know it’s definitely a personal choice. Personally I love tattoos and if I had my way I’d be covered but not everyone is like that š
I do know it has some increased risks. Each time is a risk benefit analysis for me, and I make the decision I (and my team) are most comfortable with. Maybe one day my health will be in a place I’ll stop, but for right now I have chosen to take on the risk
Taking risks can be scary, but we still have to live. I agree with @AliEm14. Discussing any risk with your transplant team can help with anxiety that comes with any risk.
I agree with u guys on decisions if u have any issues or concerns reach out to your team better to be safe then sorry