Should I just continue with q switched laser to get rid of the darkened skin colored tattoo?

January 8, 2011
Asked By:Manhattan1188 in Manhattan, NY

Had paradoxical darkening of skin colored tattoo on chest after Q Switched Laser for removal of brown spots. Told dr. about tattoo and she said don't worry will get lighter. Had tattoo to cover white spots 7 years ago and now am left with blueish/greenish/grayish marks on chest. Should I just continue with q switched laser to get rid of the darkened skin colored tattoo? Am desperate! thanks

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