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Standard preoperative marking pen
What is the standard preoperative marking pen? Surgical pen, Sharpie, ball point pen, ????? I had a Sharpie used during preoperative marking (in VNUS Closure surgery) and the ink was pushed into the open wound, resulting in a surgical tattoo. Can this be removed...and how?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The standard surgical marking pen uses methylene blue or gentian violet, both compatible with living tissue. Sharpie pens offer a non smuge benefit and more durability and are less often used. If you have been permanently tattooed by the Sharpie pen, You may require a minor procedure to excise the pigment. I am not sure of lasers will be effective.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Wow!
Excise? Meaning cut? I have 25 areas that were tattooed.
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