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A member asked:
In laser tattoo removal, what happens to the old ink?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Several things: The ink absorbs the laser energy and breaks down and also the laser sets up an inflammation which can carry away some of the ink. All inks are different and some more resistant to this type of removal good luck.
Answered 6/23/2012
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Eliminated: Once reheated with laser therapy the now liquid ink from the tattoo is reabsorbed through your lymphatic system and eliminated from your body. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids every treatment as well.
Answered 5/14/2013
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Lymphatics: the ink is broken into tiny particles which get taken up by your immune system and brought to the lymph node where over time it is expelled from your body
Answered 8/6/2014
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