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My tattooed skin has become scaly, dry and bit loose after first laser treatment. What's going on?

March 4, 2015
Asked By:Depressed12 in Perth City, AU

I have a tattoo which is raised all the time since the day I got it. I had first laser treatment 6 weeks ago and seems and my skin treated skin has become very scaly, dry and loose. It can be easily differentiated with other skin. What's going on? Is it possible to remove such tattoo?

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Answer: Moisturizer after tattoo removal

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Answer: Moisturizer after tattoo removal

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Answer: You need a full history examination

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Answer: You need a full history examination

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