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Laser Tattoo Removal Questions

What happens to the ink during laser tattoo removal?
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How does the laser remove the ink from skin? Is it sucked out of the skin or pushed deeper, so that you can't see it from the surface? Does it burn it off? Thanks! 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 tattoo removal treat tattoos on the foot?
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Is it harder to remove tattoos on the foot/ankle area than other areas of the body? I heard laser tattoo removal works best on more fleshy areas. 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 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
How long does it take to see results from laser tattoo removal?
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I've had two laser removal sessions, and the tattoo is a bit lighter, but how many more sessions will I need for the tattoo to disappear? 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
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

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