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What's the best tattoo removal procedure for a white tattoo on the wrist?
Tattoo Removal - 3 answers
There is a small, white tattoo on my wrist that I would like to have gone. What is the best way to remove it? Read more
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? Read more
Can I completely remove a black tattoo on my ribcage?
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I just got a tattoo on my ribcage that isn't very big. It is outlined in black ink and only shaded a bit inside. Very minimal color to it. I am a pale skinned girl and wanted to know if I will see complete resu... Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
Does laser tattoo removal work on lip liner?
Can permanent lip liner be removed with the laser treatment? Read more
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? Read more
Can laser break up oxidized and darkened eyebrow pigment inks? Particularly titanium and iron metals pieces.
Are these metal pieces impossible to break up? I have had darkening of my semi-permanent eyebrow upon my first laser removal with Picosure yesterday. It has turned it from light brown to a darker brown. Read more
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Do tattoo removal creams work?
Tattoo Removal - 2 answers
Are any of the creams and topical treatments available very good for lightening/removing tattoos? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal damage the skin?
Is the skin damaged in any way after laser tattoo removal? Can exposure to the laser cause skin cancer? Read more
Does the wavelength of the laser used to remove tattoos matter? Can the Picosure rid ink that is really deep?
I am concerned that my small tattoo will not be gone. It was treated 8 times w/ a q-switch laser, and I'm now considering the Picosure. I have read that the Pico's wavelength is shorter, does that matter? I thi... Read more
Will I need to avoid sun exposure after tattoo removal?
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I'm planning to go on vacation to a tropical climate in a few weeks. Should I wait to start my laser tattoo removal treatments until I come back? Read more
After laser tatto removal I have a headache that won't go away. What can I do?
I had 4 laser tattoo removal treatments. After 4 weeks I have been suffering from a headache that does not go away. I have tried everything — migrane tablets, antibotics and nothing works. Could you please ad... Read more
Can I recieve laser treatments while breastfeeding?
I've had 5 laser treatments to remove my tattoo. It's almost gone. But, I stopped treatment to have a baby. I've been reading and doing research. I'm just not sure if it'll get into my bloodstream and become da... Read more
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? Read more
I saw improvment after 6 sessions using picoway but had to move and use picsure for my 7th session and tattoo looks darker than before is this normal?
Hi. I have been going to see doctors about my tattoo and have been using PicoWay for up to six sessions, and have I've seen marked improvement each time but as soon as I started using PicoSure, I realized that ... Read more
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