Can I Get Tattooed If I Have a Healing Burn in the Area?

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Can I Get Tattooed If I Have a Healing Burn in the Area?

Answered by Sude ErdemTattoo artist in Los Angeles

Not until the skin has fully recovered. The healing time depends on how much damage the burn caused. With more serious burns, the skin may need 1.5–2 years before it is ready to be tattooed.

The scar should no longer look red or actively irritated. I usually want the color to have settled much closer to your natural skin tone before working over it.

If you are unsure whether the area is ready, send me a clear photo first and I can evaluate how it looks.

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