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Laser Tattoo Removal Questions

Can tattoo artists perform laser tattoo removal?
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Or are only doctors allowed to use the laser devices? Read more
How soon after a tattoo is placed can I start laser tattoo removal?
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Do I need to wait a certain amount of time before removing it? I got the tattoo about 3 months ago, big mistake, also, will it take more sessions to remove because it is new? Read more
Is it possible to get burned from laser tattoo removal?
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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
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
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
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Is it common for facilities to offer low-cost tattoo removal for those wishing to remove gang-related tattoos? I've heard that some will. What factors determine the cost? 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
In laser tattoo removal, how does the laser remove the ink?
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I don't get how the laser bleaches out the tattoo. Where does the ink go? Read more
Could the laser used in laser tattoo removal burn me?
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Does laser tattoo removal damage the skin?
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Is the skin damaged in any way after laser tattoo removal? Can exposure to the laser cause skin cancer? Read more
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How long does the laser tattoo removal take on a large tattoo?
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I have a large tattoo across my upper back. Are the laser tattoo removal procedures broken up into short sessions, or will the whole area be treated at once? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal hurt more than getting the tattoo?
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I heard it's really painful. Read more
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
Does the type of laser affect laser tattoo removal effectiveness?
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I have had 2 treatments with a laser (candelesend) I do not know if this is the right spelling. I have some fading, but minimal at most. The laser is not doing much in the area of removal. What do you have for ... 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
Does laser tattoo removal work equally on all body areas?
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Are there any areas of the body that laser tattoo removal wouldn't work on? i.e. fingers, facial, genital areas? 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
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
How long does laser tattoo removal take?
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How many sessions will be needed before my tattoo is removed? What factors influence how long it will take? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal work on elderly skin?
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I am over 65 and have a tattoo I've wanted removed for decades. Is laser tattoo removal safe for older people? What are the risks? Will it work on my looser, aged skin? Thank you very much Read more
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