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I gave myself a tattoo using pencil graphite a year ago, it still looks really good, is this dangerous?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

No: Not dangerous but this type of tattoo is probably Not removable. Be sure you can live with whatever sentiments it expresses.

Answered 4/19/2017

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A member asked:

I gave myself a tattoo using pencil graphite a year ago, it still looks really good, is this dangerous?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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