Tattoo

[Ironj]

I think I know the answer will be no but can I get a tattoo with SLL ? Thank you John

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I TOTALLY want to know the answer to this. I never got any ink and would really like to get one.

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

Its a risk/benefit.. most patients very early on the CLL highway seem to have no problem, but some have gotten infections.

Just bear in mind your immune system is compromised and then judge if the risk outweighs the inking...

~chris

[Ironj in reply to Cllcanada]

I’m going to take the no ink path no reason to put myself in jeopardy for a tattoo. Thanks John

[baq724]

I know the answer is no as well. However, I got one (a half sleeve) 4 months prior to my diagnosis. My artist said I was the best healer he’d ever seen. Then 4 months later...wham. I get my diagnosis and find out I had probably already had CLL for several years. Yes it’s a risk. Follow their care instructions to the letter!

I’d like to get another one, but don’t know if I want to “double down” and take the risk! 😂

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

It's not only the importance of hygiene, it's what's being put into your skin - permanently: healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

[Ironj in reply to AussieNeil]

That’s an eye opener thanks for the link John

[JigFettler Volunteer]

The answer, alas, is no. Tattoos carry infection risk, however small. Why would you? I speak with some understanding of the immune system. CLL imparts a definite susceptibility to infection. It is unpredictable. My advice is no Tattoo. Sadly.

[lexie]

I have one tiny wrist tattoo that I got in my early 20's. A few months after I got mine the tattoo shop suddenly closed. A few people got Hep C from the tattoo equipment and of course were furious. Mine has needed a touch up for years but there is no way I will risk it, then because of Hep C or now because of CLL infection risks. I wish I had never gotten it, and apply foundation over it or wear a large watch. A tattoo is a personal decision, weigh the risks, but again I wouldn't do it.