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Tattoo Removal Questions

Will the skin look weird after tattoo removal?
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Or will it look the same as before the tattoo was placed? 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
Should tatttoo removal be spaced out?
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I have a sleeve and I want the whole thing removed. Should I schedule it in installments, or can I have the whole arm treated in one day? Read more
Can tattoo removal treat tribal tattoos?
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I have some dark tribal style tattoos as well as scarification that has tattoo pigment in the raised scars. What removal methods are available? Can they reduce the raised nature of the scarification, as well? Read more
Can Dermabrasion work for tattoo removal?
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Can Dermabrasion work for tattoo removal? Will it leave scars? Read more
Are tattoo removal creams normally painful?
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The cream I have burns my skin and I'm worried it may be causing damage. Is this normal? 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
How should I choose a tattoo removal specialist?
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Are there certain credentials or trainings a person needs to remove tattoos? 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 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
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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
What are the hardest colors to treat with tattoo removal?
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I have a very colorful tattoo that I'd like to have removed, but I've heard that it's hard to remove certain colors. Is this true, and which colors are the hardest and easiest to remove, and why? 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
When is surgical tattoo removal a good option?
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I have a large tattoo on my back. Is surgery better for removing large tattoos? What are the risks involved? Read more
Can dermabrasion or chemical peels be used for tattoo removal?
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Are there any viable alternatives to laser tattoo removal? I've heard chemical peels might work, and they seem less invasive that laser removal. Read more

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