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Can You Excise a Tattoo on the Bottom Side of Your Wrist, That is 3 Sq Inches Big?

asked 8 months ago by lambert in oceanside ,ca
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 254 times
Tags: function, risk, wrist

if so can it be all be done at one time or will it require 2 stages ? and if loss of motor function of the hand a possibility?

4 answers to Can You Excise a Tattoo on the Bottom Side of Your Wrist, That is 3 Sq Inches Big?

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Tattoo Excision Versus Removal By Laser

A three inch tattoo would be too big to remove through excision. Removal by laser would be the better option. If you are curious to know how many treatments will be needed, this can be determined using a rating scale called Kirby Desai. see video
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Excising a tattoo on the wrist...

Depending on the size and whether or not there is enough skin in the area, excising a tattoo can be very effective. Since there is only a layer of skin being removed, you wont have to worry about losing any type of motor functions in your hand. However, only small tattoos are amenable to excision and one that is 3 square inches would be too big. The laser is most commonly used to remove or lighten unwanted tattoos, especially larger ones... more
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Tattoo by Laser

A tattoo on the wrist that measures over an inch would be too large in this location to excise. Just pinch the skin in this area and you can see that there is not an inch of extra skin. Look at the other options. You can go to a tattoo shop and have flesh colored ink put over your old tattoo. Of course it may not cover perfectly but it would be fast and fairly cheap. The other option is laser removal. Usually it costs over a $1000 and at least six months or more and all the ink may... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Tattoo excessive

Pictures will be helpful to evaluate your situation. This description however the tattoo seems too big to be excised in one stage; therefore staged excisions or laser tattoo treatment may be necessary. Although motor loss is a possibility this would be a very unusual complication since excision would be superficial (skin deep only). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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