Tattoo

[kebeankosme21]

Does anyone got a tattoo mos/years after the transplant? What are the possible effect/s on the kidney? I am a recipient by the way.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

I know there is an added risk for you when getting a tattoo. You are immunosuppressed so more at risk for an infection. This question definitely needs to be asked of your transplant team/nephrologist. I would think it would depend on your labs and if you are stable. An infection could hurt your new kidney.

I do know of someone that did get a tattoo 5 years after transplant. It was a double heart shape with recipients name and that of his deceased donor. He had just met his deceased donor's family. Was very special for the recipient.

Ask your nephrologist

[kebeankosme21 in reply to WYOAnne]

Appreciate it! Thank you! 😊

[Drdetroit]

I am 8 yrs post transplant. I actually got my kidney from a lady that passed from getting a tattoo. She was 36 yrs old with 2 kids. She got ceptic from the tattoo. My kids changed their minds after that. My donor's kidney was actually a little damaged when I was transplanted. Hope that helps. Good luck

[kebeankosme21 in reply to Drdetroit]

Thank you, hope you're doing well 😊

[jennifer24]

Well I got two tattoos I received my kidney at 13 now I'm 32 years old I got my first tattoo at 21 as long as u take care of it follow all directions and precautions for it to heal properly u will be fine nothing to worry about also a word of advice u r a normal person don't be afraid of doing things that normal ppl do plzz ,feeling normal and not thinking of urself sick and worried sooo much of every thing is not going to take u anywhere of course I'm not saying be careless but stop being so precautions with everything it would help u in the long run and ur kidney will last a long time. Enjoy ur life!!!!! That's an advice that my neurologist at the time of my transplant told my parents when once they got worried beause I develop a cold he said shes normal shes gonna get a cold once in a while it definitely worked in my live and here I'm still im 19 years later with my dads gift and never had an infection or anything God has bless me 💚🙏. Anyways I hope u don't take it the wrong way and God Bless u .......

[kebeankosme21 in reply to jennifer24]

You're lucky and blessed enough with your dad and family. Thankyou for sharing God Bless You Too! Keepsafe! 😊