Will a K1 beneficiary's tattoos affect her medical?

[ScottRusselle 0]

I'm the beneficiary. I have 6 tattoos; 4 on my back, 1 on my tummy, and a ring tattoo. None of them are "gang" ink. I read somewhere that ink makes the examining physician and consulate officials suspect that the applicant is a gang member. But almost all of my tattoos are the opposite of "gang". They're girly - goddess, butterfly, sexy cat, women empowerment quote, Venus symbol. The ring is our engagement ring (my fiancé has an identical ring). We'll have the rings modified after the wedding, to show the transition from engagement to marriage. My question is, will my tattoos affect my medical exam results at the SLMC-Extension Clinic? I'm expecting the physician will ask me about them. I'm sure they'll make a note on my file. But will I need additional exams? Are there tattooed Filipinas/Filipinos here who are done with their medicals? Can you enlighten me, please? Thanks!

Edited October 2, 2010 by scottandrusselle

[marriedtomrg 141]

There shouldn't be a problem. I know a few who have body piercings as well, and they went through the medical fine. St. Luke's will do some blood work to check if you contracted hepatitis and other communicable diseases, like HIV and syphilis.

If you went to a reputable tattoo parlor in the Philippines, then you're ok.

I'm the beneficiary. I have 6 tattoos; 4 on my back, 1 on my tummy, and a ring tattoo. None of them are "gang" ink. I read somewhere that ink makes the examining physician and consulate officials suspect that the applicant is a gang member. But almost all of my tattoos are the opposite of "gang". They're girly - goddess, butterfly, sexy cat, women empowerment quote, Venus symbol. The ring is our engagement ring (my fiancé has an identical ring). We'll have the rings modified after the wedding, to show the transition from engagement to marriage. My question is, will my tattoos affect my medical exam results at the SLMC-Extension Clinic? I'm expecting the physician will ask me about them. I'm sure they'll make a note on my file. But will I need additional exams? Are there tattooed Filipinas/Filipinos here who are done with their medicals? Can you enlighten me, please? Thanks!

Edited October 2, 2010 by marriedtomrg

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I'm the beneficiary. I have 6 tattoos; 4 on my back, 1 on my tummy, and a ring tattoo. None of them are "gang" ink. I read somewhere that ink makes the examining physician and consulate officials suspect that the applicant is a gang member. But almost all of my tattoos are the opposite of "gang". They're girly - goddess, butterfly, sexy cat, women empowerment quote, Venus symbol. The ring is our engagement ring (my fiancé has an identical ring). We'll have the rings modified after the wedding, to show the transition from engagement to marriage. My question is, will my tattoos affect my medical exam results at the SLMC-Extension Clinic? I'm expecting the physician will ask me about them. I'm sure they'll make a note on my file. But will I need additional exams? Are there tattooed Filipinas/Filipinos here who are done with their medicals? Can you enlighten me, please? Thanks!

The medical examiner won't care.

[ScottRusselle 0]

Thanks, both of you! That's quite a relief to know.

Edited October 5, 2010 by scottandrusselle

[Dakine 26]

Thanks, both of you! That's quite a relief to know.

St. Lukes won't care but the CO at the USEM may. People make judgements about peoples character when they see people with tattoos and body piercing.

Best not to show them. Ring tattoos and peoples names aren't that smart a thing to do as people do divorce.