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Can laser tattoo removal be used multiple times?
I had a portion of a tattoo removed with LTR and another name tattooed in the same spot. Now I want the whole tattoo off, but I'm worried that the part I had previously laser treated might be a problem. Read more
Can laser tattoo removal get rid of just a part of my tattoo?
I have a large tattoo with a name in the center of it. I really like the tattoo, just not the name (anymore). Can laser tattoo removal isolate a small area of a tattoo to remove, and can I have another name t... Read more
Can laser tattoo removal treat permanent make-up tattoos?
I had my eyebrows tattooed as a teenager, and now would like the ink removed for a more natural, softer look. Can laser tattoo removal eliminate cosmetic tattoos? Read more
Does ethnicity alter the effectiveness of laser tattoo removal?
I am African-American, and have a tattoo I'd like to have removed with laser tattoo removal. I've heard that the laser removal doesn't work as well on people of color. Is this true, and if so, are there bette... 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
What type of lasers are used for hair removal?
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What kind of lasers are used for laser hair removal? Do the lasers cause damage to the skin under the hair? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal remove other unwanted pigmentation?
My friend has laser tattoo removal and swears that the freckles/moles/age spots in the area are now lighter. Is it possible for the lasers used in tattoo removal to lighten unwanted skin pigmentations? Read more
Will laser tattoo removal get rid of hair near the tattoo?
Hi I have a tattoo at the base of my skull; I got it when my head was shaved. You can see half of it on my neck (below hairline) and half in hair, I'd like to get it removed but I don't want a permanent bald sp... Read more
Do tattoo removal creams work?
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Are any of the creams and topical treatments available very good for lightening/removing tattoos? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal hurt more than other options?
I really want to get rid of my tattoo but I'm afraid of the pain. Does laser tattoo removal hurt? Read more
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Does laser tattoo removal cause scarring?
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How much of a "clean slate" can actually be achieved? Will my skin look just like it did before I got my tattoo? Read more
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? Read more
Are tattoo removal creams dangerous?
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Can the creams damage my skin? Are they even effective in removal or do they just lighten tattoos? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal be used on facial areas?
I have a tattoo on my eyelids and i dont want this any more, its something i can do???, the color of the tattoo is beige. thank you very much. Read more
Could laser tattoo removal treat moles?
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? Read more
I have an ankle tattoo that encircles my ankle, should my tattoo be removed in sections?
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Should they only laser half the ankle tattoo at a time, so in case of swelling, there isn't risk of cutting off circulation to the ankle? Read more
Can Dermabrasion work for tattoo removal?
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Can Dermabrasion work for tattoo removal? Will it leave scars? Read more
How long have lasers been used for tattto removal?
Have safety tests or clinical studies been done? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal be used on acne-prone skin?
My son has a tattoo that needs to be removed, but the area it is on (shoulder) tends to have a lot of acne. Is this a problem? Will it make the acne worse, or cause it to scar? Read more
Is tattoo removal going to damage my skin?
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Will tattoo removal make the skin look scarred or damaged after the tattoo is gone? Read more
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