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I had a small tattoo removed from my lower back yesterday with a surgical incision. How long before I can exercise and how long will the tightness last?

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Tattoo removal is a minor procedure which usually does not lead to scars or complications. The time to heal will depend on the location and size of lesion. If the exercise does not involve a friction or excessive stretching of the area you can start doing exercise by 3 - 4 days.
Healing might take a week to be complete.
If you can forward me a picture I might be able to give you a better idea.

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Hello,

It is not as small as I expected. Still it should heal without any trouble. You can exercise in day 3 . Just make sure you are not stretching or putting pressure over (to avoid scarring). Wash off sweat in running water, keep dry afterwards.

Hope this helps
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Thank you


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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