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D.J. Verret, MD answers: Best way to remove a colorful ankle tattoo?

when i was younger this tattoo was cute. now i hate it and want to remove it. whats the best way?


D.J. Verret, MD
11 months ago
By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Greetings Desiree,

Unfortunately your tattoo is going to be quite a complicated one to remove. There are several methods of tattoo removal but lasers are probably your best bet. Unfortunately it will take several lasers and several treatments with each laser to get rid of the tattoo. Lasers work well but they are generally aimed at only one pigment. Even with the best lasers and practitioners though, it may take additional treaments with dermabrasion or excision to completely remove all trace of the tattoo. 

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