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Can You Get A Tattoo While On Saferet?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am on Saferet 20mg medication for almost 1 year now. I am planning to get a permanent tattoo this weekend, Would there be any side effects if I get it done during the course of this medication as I have read medicine makes skin sensitive?
I am on Saferet 20mg medication for almost 1 year now. I am planning to get a permanent tattoo this weekend, Would there be any side effects if I get it done during the course of this medication as I have read medicine makes skin sensitive?
Brief Answer:
Can avoid isotretinoin at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
20 mg of isotretinoin is a low dose of isotretinoin to cause any complications after permanent tattooing but since you have taken it for a long time I would recommend you to avoid going for a tattoo at present.
Sometimes tattooing can cause delayed healing in persons on isotretinoin.
You can go for tattooing 1 month after stopping isotretinoin.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Can avoid isotretinoin at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
20 mg of isotretinoin is a low dose of isotretinoin to cause any complications after permanent tattooing but since you have taken it for a long time I would recommend you to avoid going for a tattoo at present.
Sometimes tattooing can cause delayed healing in persons on isotretinoin.
You can go for tattooing 1 month after stopping isotretinoin.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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