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Tattoo Removal Cream

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Jeffrey Dover, MD
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I WANT to remove my 2 and half inch long tattoo from my chest! However I dont have financial abilities to do the laser treatment, if you can tell me what is the best tattoo removing CREME out in market.I am so desparate to get it off (its a name) and I wont be able to do laser anytime soon!, A big Thank you

4 answers to Tattoo Removal Cream

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There is None

The ink from tattoos is embedded into the dermis, beyond the reach of any standard cream. Sure you might find a cream which has an acid base and if you search hard enough you might find one to penetrate to the dermis , but it would create a scar far uglier than the tattoo. Plus, its safety should be questioned. If you search around realself.com, you will discover that tattoo removal is expensive and painful. To those reading this who are contemplate being tattooed it is impe... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Best laser to remove your tattoo

Creams do not work for tattoo removal. The most effective way to remove a tattoo without a scar is with a q-switched laser, such a s ruby, alexandrite or Nd:YAG laser. This will break up the pigment into tiny particles that are aloow tha tattoo to lighten over a series of treatments. Be sure to avoid using a CO2 laser or an IPL (Intense Pulse Light device) to treat your tattoo. The risk of scarring is 100%.
Jeffrey Dover, MD

Boston Dermatologist
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Tattoo removing creams don't really work

Unfortunately, there are no tattoo removal creams on that market that really work. You must have a laser that will target the ink below the skin. A complimentary consultation is recommended to answer all of your questions and concerns, as well as getting an exact quote. We price tattoo removal by how long the session will actually take-to save you money, and not by the size of the tattoo - which is the standard. Dark colors, especially black, are the easiest to remove. Leaving yellow... more
William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Tattoo removal require laser or dermabrasion

There are no tattoo removal creams that are effective. Treatment with a q-switched laser will break up the pigment into microparticles that are then removed by your body. Dermabrasion or CO2 laser can also remove tattoo but by a different method - destruction of the tattoo - and typically these treatment leave scarring whereas the q-switched laser treatment is typically scar free.
Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD

Charlotte Dermatologist

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