Possible To Use Skin Grafting for Half Sleeve Tattoo?

August 21, 2011
Asked By:Diegost in Spain

I've got a large colorful tattoo(half sleeve)...when laser therapy fails,could it be possible to get the tattoo surgically removed.Can a tattoo this size be removed or surgeons could refuse me due to the large size involved.I know a large skin graft is needed and a big scar will remain after surgery but I don't care. Is it usual to remove tattoos like mine this way or definitely is something that the majority of surgeons won't accept?

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