Can I Re-tattoo over a Laser-Removed Tattoo?

December 6, 2010
Asked By:Long Beach6493 in Long Beach, CA

I got a tattoo that turned out crooked, and I am getting it lasered off once it heals. When i'm done with my treatments will I be able to get another tattoo over that same area? Or will there be scarring??

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December 13, 2010

Answer: You may tattoo over an area that has had a tattoo removed by laser

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 13, 2010

Answer: You may tattoo over an area that has had a tattoo removed by laser

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 13, 2017

Answer: Tattooing over a lasered tattoo.

Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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February 13, 2017

Answer: Tattooing over a lasered tattoo.

Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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July 7, 2015

Answer: Re-tattoo

David S. Rosenberg, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 7, 2015

Answer: Re-tattoo

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January 4, 2019

Answer: Re-Tattooing After Removal

January 4, 2019

Answer: Re-Tattooing After Removal

June 13, 2018

Answer: Yes, you can have laser tattoo removal to remove the remaining ink over scar tissue.

June 13, 2018

Answer: Yes, you can have laser tattoo removal to remove the remaining ink over scar tissue.