Tattoos
Hello, I want to get another tattoo I've done a lot of research but just wanted to see what real people had found getting a tattoo with Lupus?
Thanks
I don’t have any suggestions but I am going to follow along. I have had the tattoo I wanted picked out for the better part of a decade but have been too scared to get one. With my luck, I’ve been told many times, if I didn’t have bad luck I wouldn’t have any, it would end up mega infected. But I hope all you with tattoos share yours and your experiences getting them as related to your lupus!
Amber B, RN (lupus.net team moderator).
Hi,
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I don't have any personal insight, sorry. All the research I did stated it was okay if your Lupus is mild and not flaring, but to proceed with caution. I bet you already knew that, since you mentioned you had already done your research.
I do hope one of our community members can chime in here with the personal experience you're looking for!
Best, Erin, Lupus.net Team Member.My experience is that getting a tattoo will put me into a flair for about a week (depending on the size of the tattoo and time spent under the needle), so I have to plan my tattoo time wisely. I have to make sure I will have a week's recovery time available afterwards, because I know I will spend the first 3-4 days in bed at least.
, oh, wow! I hadn't even considered that getting a tattoo could trigger a flare, but it makes sense, when you think about it. I am sorry your body responds that way to tattoo, but I am glad you have figured out a way to get the tattoos you want and give your body the time to recover.
Best, Erin, Team Member.
