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Is MRI Safe To Have When Having Multiple Tattoos On The Skin?
Question: Hello
I have multiple tattoos and i need to get an MRI on some of the tattooed areas
Is there a way to do it safely without risking skin burns?
Thank you
I have multiple tattoos and i need to get an MRI on some of the tattooed areas
Is there a way to do it safely without risking skin burns?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
MRI is not expected to cause any harm to your skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
MRI is not expected to cause any harm to your skin.
MRI may cause thermal injury if there are any conducting source in touch of skin (like electrodes etc) or MRI coils are damaged etc.
I don't think these situations are relevant in your case,so you can for MRI without much concern.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
MRI is not expected to cause any harm to your skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
MRI is not expected to cause any harm to your skin.
MRI may cause thermal injury if there are any conducting source in touch of skin (like electrodes etc) or MRI coils are damaged etc.
I don't think these situations are relevant in your case,so you can for MRI without much concern.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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