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Laser Tattoo Removal Questions

Are there any supplements to increase the effectiveness of tattoo removal?
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Will drinking water, vitamin supplements, no alcohol, etc.. help with the removal process? Read more
Is it safe to remove red ink from the face of an African American?
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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... Read more
Can laser tattoo removal be used multiple times?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
Can laser tattoo removal remove other unwanted pigmentation?
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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?
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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
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? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal be used on facial areas?
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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
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Could laser tattoo removal treat moles?
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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? Read more
How long have lasers been used for tattto removal?
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Have safety tests or clinical studies been done? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal be used on acne-prone skin?
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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
Can Laser Tatoo Removal work for pigmented scars?
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I have a thin, dark red scar on my arm and was wondering if laser tattoo removal could make it lighter? Its really red. Read more
Is it possible to get burned from laser tattoo removal?
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Could the skin get burned? Read more
What is the best type of laser to use for laser tattoo removal?
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Are certain medical lasers better than others? What should I ask my specialist about the laser(s) their facility uses? Read more
How long has Laser Tattoo Removal been around?
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Why does laser tattoo removal take so many sessions to get rid of tattoos?
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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? Read more
What kind of professionals are needed for laser tattoo removal?
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I heard that tattoo removal clinics should have both a certified laser specialist and laser safety officer on site. Is this true? It seems a little extreme. Read more
What kind of post treatment care is needed after laser tattoo removal?
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How should I take care of the skin? Read more
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