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3 treatments and faded, but...
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I've had 3 laser treatments on my tattoo which just has dark blue color. It has been 3 years now and it has faded quite a bit. Will it ever ALL go away or will I carry this "ghost" forever? Would 3 more sessions do it?
Is this 'brown smudge' that my tattoo turned into after my third laser removal session temporary? (laser used Q-Switched)
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I had my 3 laser tattoo removal session before 2, 5 weeks, but unlike previous times, it hasn't been healed yet and it looks like a brown smudge. My doctor said that the laser had to go deeper this time so the burning was deeper. I'm scared, is it normal?
Can this be removed?
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I got a tattoo about a year ago on the crown of my head. love it, but am having worries about it because I am starting to lose my hair and soon it will not be something that is 'just for me'. 6" diameter/very colorful. Money is not a factor.
I've had 33 treatments. The laser isn't working, what else can I try?
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I've had 33 treatments over 5 years on my tattoo at a very good laser center. I know they're using the best lasers for the job. It's faded, but it just won't go away. I'm so frustrated. Is there anything I can try besides the traditional approach?
Does the tattoo removal procedure actually erase your tattoo completely?
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Does the tattoo removal procedure actually erase your tattoo completely?
Matacide was sprayed on tatto instead of green soap.
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If matacide was sprayed on a tattoo accidentally instead of green soap, what can happen?
Can Microderm work to get rid of my scar which was left from having a tattoo removal?
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I had a large tattoo removed by laser several years ago and the skin is still quite scarred, with some hyperpigmentation. Could microderm treatments work to correct the skin, or fraxel?
How safe and effective is laser tattoo removal?
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How safe is is laser tattoo removal? And does it remove the tattoo 100%?
Laser removal turned eyebrows red.
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I just had my first laser treatment today on my brown eyebrows. The ink has turned red. Is this going to be permanent or will it fade?
Tattoo removal for military. Is surgery recommended?
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Hi, I need a tattoo removed from the base of my neck for the navy. It is about 1 inch by 3.5 inches. Obviously, the quicker the better as it is for the service. Im leaning towards surgery but want some opinions from professionals. Thank you

For Tattoo Removal is it done in sections or all at once?
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When someone has a tattoo removed do you cover the entire area of ink or is the tattoo removed in sections.
Does camouflaging a tattoo work as an alternative to tattoo removal?
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I heard that it’s possible to tattoo skin-colored ink over an unwanted tattoo, making the old tattoo invisible. Does this work, and if so, why would anyone use painful laser removal?
What are the hardest colors to treat with tattoo removal?
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I have a very colorful tattoo that I'd like to have removed, but I've heard that it's hard to remove certain colors. Is this true, and which colors are the hardest and easiest to remove, and why?
Will laser removal take scarring away?
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I have tattoos that were dug too deep and are now scarred. Does laser removal take the scar away?
nEW
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I have a new tattoo. I got it about last October and I want it removed. Is it better to do it now or wait? I really don't want any scaring or left over marks.. what is my best option?
Do tattoo removal creams work?
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Are any of the creams and topical treatments available very good for lightening/removing tattoos?
Can tattoo parlors perform tattoo removal?
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Or is tattoo removal only available through medical facilities? Do doctors have to perform the removal?
Fastest option for tattoo removal?
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What is the fastest, least expensive option for removing a tattoo? The tattoo is on the underside of my wrist and is about 3/4 in by 2 1/2 in. I am not too worried about scarring but need this done within 1 month for my job. Thank you.
How safe and effective is laser tattoo removal?
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How safe is is laser tattoo removal? And does it remove the tattoo 100%?
Does laser tattoo removal hurt more than other options?
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I really want to get rid of my tattoo but I’m afraid of the pain. Does laser tattoo removal hurt?

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