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William Groff, DO 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?


William Groff, DO
11 months ago
By William Groff, DO - La Jolla Dermatologist

This tattoo is going to require multiple lasers. For the black ink, I would use a q-switched alexandrite laser. The red will require a q-switched 532nm laser. Because of the bright green and yellow pigment, I like to use the Fraxel repair--this laser will vaporize the ink and facilitate the removal of the entire tattoo. This will definitely require multiple treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Good luck! Dr. Groff

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