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I just got a tattoo yesterday and hate it. want it removed. options?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Wait: You should wait till the skin heals until you consider having it removed. If it is multi colored you may not be able to get rid of all of it. Multiple treatment sessions are necessary and it becomes an expensive ordeal. There is a new tattoo removal laser cslled the pico second laser, which may be superior to the ones we have now.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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