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I have a very scarred tattoo on my forearm. the skin is so damaged that it wont be able to be fixed by laser. now im considering a skin graft. unfortunately the tattoo is very large, but i see no other option?

Q: i have a very scarred tattoo on my forearm. the skin is so damaged that it wont be able to be fixed by laser. now im considering a skin graft. unfortunately the tattoo is very large, but i see no other option?

: You are making medical assumptions which might be and probably are wrong. Best is to see a dermatologist/ surgeon and let her/him decide what is best . Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You are making medical assumptions which might be and probably are wrong. Best is to see a dermatologist/ surgeon and let her/him decide what is best . Good luck

Answered 9/15/2023

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A member asked:

I have a very scarred tattoo on my forearm. the skin is so damaged that it wont be able to be fixed by laser. now im considering a skin graft. unfortunately the tattoo is very large, but i see no other option?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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