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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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4 Days
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Family Physician-GP
Hello,
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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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Thank you
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