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I tattooed a name on my chest. i would like to remove it. can i completely remove that tattoo with laser treatment? will there be any side effects?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Remove/tattoo.: There 2 methods for tattoo removal. #1 Pico Laser from Cynosure needs multiple treatments and is quite expensive. Risks scarring or failure for complete removal. #2 DermaPen therapies - lees expensive results could approach the laser after multiple treatment sessions. Risk same as laser. Good Luck.

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Answered 4/14/2015

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