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I’ve had 10+ tattoo removal treatments on a small tattoo (black ink) on the upper part of my thigh. Skin is still itchy months Later. Is that normal?
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Sometimes my skin will form like a random weird bump in the region where I had treatments. I still have a few more to go. Should I continue? My complexion is darker, more of a dark tan complexion so the laser h... Read more
How can someone find a pro bono tattoo removal program?
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My friend, Anthony, is a young man. He has had no parental support for years and has been trying to get ahead financially and personally. He has several tattoos, but one on his hand is uncoverable and holds h... 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
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
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
How do I determine whether a tattoo removal clinic is credible?
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I found a tattoo removal clinic with lower prices than all others I've seen in my area. I'm a little skeptical. How do I know whether they are credible and do good work? Read more
Can macrophages engulf more than just 1 particle of ink at a time, or is it one macrophage per ink particle?
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I know that the Picosure laser breaks the ink into smaller particles and by doing so, the body can remove them faster. Can macrophages engulf more than just 1 particle of ink at a time, or is it one macrophage ... Read more
Is it possible to get burned from laser tattoo removal?
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Could the skin get burned? 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
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Would covering a colored tattoo with black ink work better than Laser Tattoo Removal?
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I've had 15 sessions of tattoo removal on my rose but it has only faded. I was wondering if I got a black tattoo over the top would it work better? Read more
How does dermal thickness affect the success of Laser Tattoo Removal?
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I was wondering how dermal thickness affects the number of treatments necessary for complete removal. Are tattoos placed in more fleshy areas such as calves easier or harder to remove than a tattoo placed just ... Read more
Why are some colors easier to remove than others with laser tattoo removal?
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Why the differences between colors? 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
Has anyone heard of the new 4-wavelength system by Zarin Medical called the PiQo4? It's said to be the latest and greatest. What are your thoughts?
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I spoke to the manufacturer and he told me that the laser device should be availbe in the Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland areas soon. Do you think this device sounds promising? 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 all natural tribal tattoo ink fade faster than others after laser removal?
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I would like to remove a rose tattoo that was done with natural ink. I was told it was tribal ink, but I'm not sure what that means. Can this type of ink be removed with laser tattoo removal? Read more
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