Can I Get A Tattoo While On Blood Thinners

25-10-2016 Can You Get A Tattoo While Taking Warfarin Or Blood Thinners Good news is that yes you can get a tattoo however it needs to be carefully planned and discussed with your doctor.

Can i get a tattoo while on blood thinners. Be the first to share what you think. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. 10-07-2009 I have been on blood thinners for 2 months now due to a blood clot in my lungs after ACL reconstruction surgery.

Sometimes you may bleed during the Tattoo process. 21-07-2011 NO because it will make you bleed more. Has anyone here done any tattoo in my similar conditions.

I dont recommend getting a tattoo larger then 2 square inches or if your INR is higher than 3 to reduce risk of bleeding. Ok doc didnt see a problem with getting a tattoo. I decided to get a dermal implant above my eyebrow and talked to my doctor and piercer about doing so while on a blood thinner.

I am worry about blood lost and also risk of infections. I was given Lovanox in the hospital and have been on Xarelto since my hospital release. Make more sense to buy and wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace.

Doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice prescriptions and more. You can get a tattoo while on blood thinners but the trick is to see your GP before hand and find out how many days you should stop your meds before getting the tattoo. 16-04-2008 It all depends on the reason you take blood thinners.

I suggest talking to your doctor about it first. You will either have to come off the thinner for a few months or dont get one you really dont. Ira Friedlander answered 41 years experience Cardiac Electrophysiology I think it would.