Tattoos while prescribed Clopidogrel

[Dougie398]

Hi everyone, I new to the site as only had a heart attack and bypass op Sept / Oct this year.

Before my triple bypass I was in the process of having a full sleeve tattoo.

Since the op I have been put on aspirin and clopidogrel for blood thinning / antiplatelets.

Can i continue with the tattoo if I am on this medication or will the meds cause me to blled too much.

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi Dougie. I’d talk to my Dic first. I expect the tattooist won’t want to risk it as the Clopidogrel and Aspirin will stop your blood clotting and you won’t stop bleeding for a while. I had shaving cuts that have gone on for most of the day when I was on anti platelet therapy. You might have to wait for a year to pass when they usually stop the Clop.

[Calliope153]

Suggest you go to posts and put "tattoo" in the search box - there are a few really relevant posts which should answer your question. Hope this helps - and one is from the BHF nurse.

[BiscuitsBrown]

Hi there, I'm on Clopidogril and have had two tattoos done, both without issues. Ok, they weren't sleeves, but i had no issues.

Obviously I'd get medical advise first, but this is my insight into it.

[alskasno]

Hi, should be fine as long as your tattooist is happy to work on you. My consultant said it was ok, but might bleed more than normal. I was on aspirin,Clopidogre,ramipril, bisoprolo and a couple of others. I had a two day sitting 17 hours and was ok, just a bit sore. Then 3 more sittings. Make sure you do the aftercare tho.