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Tattoo removal
Remove a tattoo, typically with laser.
Dr. George Kroumpouzos reviewed this
34 year experience in Dermatology
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How much is tattoo removal?
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I have a question about tattoo removal?
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What are some options for tattoo removal?
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What is the definition or description of: tattoo removal?
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How safe is salabrasion tattoo removal?
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Is dermabrasion efficient for old tattoo removal?
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How effective is tattoo removal? Will it hurt my skin?
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A 27-year old male asked:
How safe is tattoo removal? What are some of the side effects that are common?
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A 42-year old asked:
What amount does laser tattoo removal cost?
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Can laser tattoo removal cause health problem?
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I was wondering how effective is laser tattoo removal?
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What health problems are caused by laser tattoo removal?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you tell me if laser tattoo removal hurts less than second or third sessions?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I would like to know what is the best way to find accredited tattoo removal offices in the Johannesburg area.
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A 24-year old male asked:
Should I be concerned about any health implications from laser tattoo removal? Or is it an unnecessary concern?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have a scar from an attempted tattoo removal. I want to tattoo over, but wanted to make sure the scar won't end up worse.
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A 31-year old asked:
Do you see a doctor for tattoo removal?
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A 34-year old asked:
In laser tattoo removal, what happens to the old ink?
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A female asked:
Is dermabrasion efficient for old tattoo removal? My right shoulder tattoo is about 5 inches in diameter and was made 10 years ago when i was about 20. It has significantly faded. I am a healthy male and i don't have any medical conditions that I am aware
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A 39-year old asked:
Can laser tattoo removal cause keloids?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is laser tattoo removal safe to use for my tattooed eyelids?
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A 41-year old asked:
Laser tattoo removal? Does it leave a dark or scarred spot?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is redness and swelling normal 1 day after laser tattoo removal?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Can the Fraxel Laser improve scarring caused by laser tattoo removal?
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A male asked:
I take 25mg methotrexate weekly and want to have laser tattoo removal, will that be ok/?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What are the effects of getting lidocaine injected in your arm for a pain free tattoo removal?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How resilient is skin to laser treatments? (I.e. Tattoo removal; Fraxel resurfacing). Is there a threshold where the skin says 'uncle'?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Had tattoo removal done today. I know blistering & discomfort are normal. However I'm in a lot of pain still. I feel nauseous. Temp at 99.7?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Concerned about possible melanoma under old, faded black tattoo.Considering tattoo removal but unsure if it would aid or hinder detection of melanoma?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is laser tattoo removal harmful for the eyes?
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