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?
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I was wondering after each laser session, which is the time-frame in which our immune system/lymphatic system is removing the most amount of ink that was broken up during the laser session? Would it be during t...
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I have some dark tribal style tattoos as well as scarification that has tattoo pigment in the raised scars. What removal methods are available? Can they reduce the raised nature of the scarification, as well?
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I heard that it takes 4 or 5 sessions minimum to remove a tattoo with laser tattoo removal. Why does it take so many? Is there anything I can do to make it take fewer sessions?
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I have a tattoo I'm going to have removed with LTR, but right next to it I have two flat dark moles and I was wondering if treating the moles with the laser would lighten/remove them as well?
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Hi there. I am wondering how "safe" it is to try to remove red ink from the face of an African American. I understand the 532nm wavelength is the correct treatment protocol, yet this isn't typically advised fo...
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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 scarring or left over marks. What is my best option?
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I have a 3in x 3in UV skin candy tattoo. It is purple, pink and white. At this point, I'd be willing to take a scar for it. It gets irritated a lot and aches. Is laser removal even an option? If not, what are m...
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I have been two times now to get tested for a UTI and eveything is OK. If im my body is getting rid of the ink particles through my urine will it give me a feeling like cystitus?
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I had 2 sessions of tattoo removal and my last treatment was June 2016. It is just black and gray on my forearm. The removal seems to have worked. But now I have sensitivity to sunlight in the area. It gets itc...
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I'm 16 and just got my first tattoo. I got it as a birthday present, but I hate it and want it gone. I want it off my body. I realize I don't want a tattoo at all. It's maybe 3 hours old. Can I get it removed a...
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