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Even with modern laser removal, does tattoo ink ever leave the body? could accumulation in lymph nodes cause health issues?
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Yes and maybe: Ist question The tattoo ink is vaporized and most the ink is gone. There may be some residual and some ink is very hard to remove. If the pt has had poorly done inking and a lot of tattoo in may get in the lymph nodes. I am not aware of significant disease in this regard. See your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for adequate treatment.
Answered 2/9/2015
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