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TATTOOS AND BLOOD Want to give blood? Want to get a tattoo? There are a few rules… Tattoo : Body Piercing You have to wait for 4 months from the date of your body piercing, laser tattoo removal or tattoo (including semi-permanent make-up and microblading) before you give blood.  Tattoo/Piercing: How soon after donating can you get a tattoo/piercing? We would advise avoiding having a tattoo or skin piercing on the same day or evening after donating blood as there may be an increased risk of an adverse reaction (feeling faint/fainting/lightheadedness) during or after the procedure. As long as you are well and feeling fully recovered from blood donation the next day then there is no need for us to advise any further...

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