as far as i heard, they arent really affected unless they are on your ribcage, or tummy or butt.  here is a helpful thread that was posted not too long ago....  a lot of people are worried.  INK is expensive, but you know darn well you will get new ones :)

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4526937/Tattoos/#37494295

 Have U looked on the plastic surgery forum?  I  haven't had either  fillers or botox  ... what I use is a 2% salicyic acid wash  ( neutrogena makes great ones available in any drugstore ) .  They slightly increase cell turnover to  the rate  your skin regenerated itself when U were younger and so  help eliminate  sagging / stretch marks etc.  

In my case  using these bodyscrubs / face washes daily since way before my surgery and of course every day  after has resulted in virtually no sagging skin- then again I am fairly young and not predisposed to cellulite  thank God .  

I also expose my skin to the sun regularly gardening and doing sports .  Even after slathering on high powered  sunscreen , there  is  a dramatic tightening efect provided by the sun and wind exposure . 

I had my lapband done in Juares mexico 4 years ago.I now am going back to have a revision. My experience was great took better care of me than states. Im having surgery on May 31 with dr Rodrigues.

I had acute pancreatitis several years ago. Once my gall bladder was removed I have had no further problems with it.
Good luck!

 Great post Kelly thx!

 thank you for the info, i just moved to vegas now so i need to find a good doctor here and him know my plan.

I'd totally be comfortable having surgery with either DR A if I didn't have to worry about going on a long plane ride and thru customs post surgery.  I have too many health problems for that right now. 
Dr Aceves' website is www.mexicalibariatric.com  Nina is the patient cordinatoor she is very helpful and speaks English fluent. 

I take a daily low dose aspirin daily, but I also take prilosec daily to reduce the risk of ulcer...for me the benefits definitely are worth it for now ( I have strong family history of stroke, heart troubles)

Mexico is safer than ppl think.  Maybe not Mexico city or Tijuana.  But other places are safe some even safer than the US.   My parents are retired in Mexico.  I think you would be happy with Dr Aceves.  I'll add you as a friend.  Than look at my friends list and you will see there's 5 or 6 ppl who had surgery with him that you can message them and see if they would be willing to talk to you.  I know Dr Aceves' price for surgery is $8,750.  I hope eveything works out for you.  :-)  ~Tammy

 I went to Dr. Pompa in Tijuana. There are many good DRs in Mexico to choose from to save money :)