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How do you know if your skin is ready for a tattoo? I was on roaccutain medication for about 2 months and been off it for about 5 months

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How do you know if your skin is ready for a tattoo? I was on roaccutain medication for about 2 months and been off it for about 5 months
Submitted by: Nianh
4 years ago
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Barber DTS

answered 4 years ago

Reading Time: < 1 minutes

Hello, thank you for your question. 

From what we understand about Roaccutane and how severely it can dry out your skin, we’d advise you to check with your GP first before getting a tattoo. Even though you have not had it for 5 months as you say, still worth a quick check with a professional. 

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