Tattoo Removal

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Best Tattoo Removal 11 answers

When i was younger this tattoo was cute. now i hate it and want to remove it. whats the best way?
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How Much Does Tattoo Removal Cost? 10 answers

What is the laser tattoo removal price per session. Thank you.
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Excision Tattoo Removal 10 answers

I live on long Island and am having a hard time finding a surgeon who will do multiple excisions. I can't live with this tattoo. Its very large...
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Laser Tattoo Removal Scar 8 answers

When getting the laser removal for tattoos, does it leave a scar and will it get rid of the tattoo completely?
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What Tattoo Ink Colors Are Easiest to Remove? 7 answers

Which ink colors are easiest to remove using laser tattoo removal?  Any ink colors that won't come out at all?

TCA Tattoo Removal 6 answers

I am using TCA (currently at 20%) to fade/remove a tattoo on my arm. My question is, do these peels go deep enough to fade/remove a tattoo? If not...
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Laser Tattoo Removal for Lips? 6 answers

I have a cosmetic lip liner tattoo around my lips and want it off because it looks hideous. I was wondering if laser resurfacing is the way to go......
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Possible to Use Numbing Cream During Laser Tattoo Removal? 6 answers

I have this tattoo on my nape, I’m so desperate to remove it… does anyone know a numbing cream to use during tattoo removal? I want to...
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IPL Tattoo Removal 5 answers

There is a tattoo on my arm of my ex...need to laser it off. Is IPL laser the best technique to get rid of the colored ink (lots of it)
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What is Next when Laser Tattoo Removal Does Not Work? 5 answers

My  eyebrow Tattoo's were applied much too high and I am so upset. Over the last 8 years having to live with this mistake has been hell. I...
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Fraxel to Remove Colored Tattoo? 5 answers

I have a tat from years ago that's in 4 colors...on my left bicep...i was reading about lasers like fraxle...is this best laser tattoo removing option?
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What Type of Doctor to Get a Tattoo Excision? 5 answers

I have a 1" by 1" tattoo on lower ankle that I would like to get removed. I have my first laser treatment today and was told that they can't...
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Tattoo Removal Cream 4 answers

I WANT to remove my 2 and half inch long tattoo from my chest! However I dont have financial abilities to do the laser treatment, if you can tell me...
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Permanent Tattoo Removal 4 answers

I had the symbol for "mother" tattooed (far right) and wanted "daughter" and "love" added to it. The symbol for...
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Quick and Easy Tattoo Removal 4 answers

I am looking for a a quick and easy way to remove my tattoos. I have two quarter sized tattoos behind my ears. I have gone over all options and as I...
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Recommendations for Fixing Bad Permanent Makeup Eyebrows? 4 answers

I had my eyebrows tattooed today and I am not happy with the result. Can I have it removed and how long do I have to wait? Can I then re-tattoo over...
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Can Raised Tattoo Be Removed? 4 answers

I have a large design on my back--all black--with areas that are raised. It was done professionally (though badly) and I am looking into having it...
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Laser Tattoo Removal Turned Eyebrow Black 4 answers

I used laser to remove my eyebrow tattoo, but after 2 session it just changed the color from brown to black .what should i do?( my tatto is over my...
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Is It Possible to Get Tattoos Removed from the Eyelids? 4 answers

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Is Laser Tattoo Removal over Breast Implants Safe? 4 answers

My tattoo is on the top part of my breast, how deep does the laser go? Is this known? I hate my tattoo (which is black but covers a small rose). I...
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How Soon After a "New" Tattoo Can You Start Laser Removal? 3 answers

If a tattoo is fresh (only a few months old), is laser even an option, or would 15-20 sessions still not remove something so fresh/dark (it's only...
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Can Permanent Lip Liner Be Removed? 3 answers

Can permanent lip liner be removed? I'm desperate to remove it but I'm not sure of how to go about it.
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Is There a Natural Way or a Product to Remove Eyebrow Tattoo? 3 answers

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How Long Before New Tattoo Can Be Removed? 3 answers

I have a fresh tattoo that didn't come out the way I had hoped. Matter of fact, it was done yesterday and I feel quite distraught about it.It is about...
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Can I Use TCA Chemical Peel to Remove my Tattoo? 3 answers

I have a new tattoo and I hate it. I want to remove it with TCA Chemical peel but I'm scared. Is it safe and which should I use?
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Possible to Lighten a New Tattoo? 3 answers

I had a tattoo on my right arm several weeks ago and it was a solid black. Now I'm trying to lighten it up. Can any one tell me what should I do? Thanks.
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Possible to Remove Pink Tattoo? 3 answers

I got the tattoo 4 days ago and am deeply regretting it. I have been crying everyday and want it to be gone. I was just wondering if pink tattoo ink...
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Removal of Two-color Eyebrow Tattoo 3 answers

I had eyebrow tattoos last year, but I hated them right after I got them. I want to have it removed, but my doctor told me it's not possible because...

Inner Lip Tattoo Removal? 3 answers

Lets just say I was not 100 percent sober and decided to get an inner lip tattoo on my bottom lip. It turned out extremely deep and thick and so ugly!...
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Effects of Eyebrow Tattoo Removal? 3 answers

I had them done 15+ years ago. There are 3 colors including a flesh tone in a small area. What are the chances that my natural eyebrow hair won't...
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Excision to Remove a Tattoo? 3 answers

I'm African American, and I have a small all black ankh tattoo on my wrist. Can an excision remove it? Would it also be best just to have excision, as...
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Eyebrow Tattoo Removal Possible? 3 answers

I had eyebrow tattoo two days ago. They are terrible, too long, bad shape, too dark. Can I get eyebrow tattoo removal?
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Tattoo Removal Treatment for Lips 3 answers

I just got a tattoo on my lips and he messed it up. He did it crooked and got a line on my real lip. How do I get the ink out fast so it don’t...
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African American Tattoo Removal 2 answers

I am a 30 year old African American woman looking for a safe yet successful way of removing a lower back tattoo. My question to you is, what would be...
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Laser Tattoo Removal for Eyeliner Tattoo 2 answers

What kind of doctor is best to see for a laser removal of eyeliner tattoo? What kind of laser is involved in this procedure?

Where Can I Have my Permanent Lower Eyeliner Removed? 2 answers

This is the second time I have had permanent eyeliner done. This time by a different person who put it on too thick and crooked. My one eye looks as...
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How Long Before I Can Get Tattoo over my Lasered Tattoo? 2 answers

I am about to get a large black tattoo lasered from my arm, and am wanting a pin up to replace it. But I am just wondering, how long after laser...
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Tattoo Removal for Large Black Tattoo? 2 answers

I have a large black professionally done tattoo on my forearm. I want to fade it enough to cover it up with a half sleeve tattoo. Any idea on how many...
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Lasting Redness After Laser Tattoo Removal 2 answers

I fear that I have become severly burned by laser Tattoo removal. Where there was a giant blister there is now a lot of redness. When I press on it,...
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Retattooing over Excision Scar? 2 answers

I am seeking a tattoo excision after healing process. I was wondering, can I re-tattoo over the scar? Below is the tattoo.
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Will Fresh Tattoo Resist Laser Removal? 2 answers

I have a fresh tattoo. It's a month old. My artist messed up and I want it removed. Is it too early? Will my tattoo resist laser removal?
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Eyebrow Tattoo is Thick and Uneven - What to Do? 2 answers

I can't stand my permanent eyebrows.  too thick, dark and ugly! what can i do about it? chemical removal? laser?
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Is Surgical Excision the Answer to Lip Line Tattoo Removal? 2 answers

I've read through many websites and it seems to me laser isn't the best option for lip line tattoo removal since it usually leaves scars and other...
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Is It Possible to Erase Faded Eyebrows Completely? 2 answers

I had my eyebrows permanently done 10 years ago, now the color has faded a lot, and its actually turned a little purple kinda brown. My question is,...
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Will You Lose Your Eyebrow Hair After a Laser Tattoo Removal? 2 answers

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Tattoo Removal Under $1,000? 2 answers

I want a tattoo that I got less than a week ago removed because it is sloppy looking and I'm allergic to the ink. It is red and black, about 2"...
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Number of Treaments for Tattoo Removal? 2 answers

How many tattoo removal treatments will it take for me to get rid of the tattoo on my upper back (going across spine)? It is 4 small letters, small,...
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Can Tribal Mark on a Cheek Be Removed? 2 answers

Is One Quick and Effective Tattoo Removal Session a Good Idea? 2 answers

I am a 22 year old male with a name tattoo "SHAUN," 20cm long and 3cm wide, on my forearm for about more or less 2 years. I had a consult...
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Tattoo Removal for Big and Dark Leg Tattoo? 2 answers

I would like to get a very big, dark tattoo removed from my leg. How much is a tattoo removal, for this area? How many treatments are usually...
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Is It Easier to Remove a New Tattoo or a Old One? 2 answers

I just got a new tattoo. Basically half sleeve mostly black and about 5 months old. Anyways I was wondering if it was easier to remove a new tattoo?
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How Painful is Laser Removal for Eyeliner Tattoo? 2 answers

Is it really safe to use laser near the eyes, because many websites said it's not safe? How painful would it be? I had a bad eyeliners done and want...
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How Do You Fix Hypopigmentation After Tattoo Removal? 2 answers

I had a tattoo removed on my lower back with laser. Now that the tattoo is gone the problem is that I have spots that have hypopigmentation on my back...

Is Laser Tattoo Removal Possible for Dark Skin? 1 answer

I am a very dark-skinned black woman interested in laser tattoo removal. From what I've read it seems questionable as to whether or not I am a...
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Tattoo Removal for African American Skin 1 answer

How effective is Tattoo removal for darkly pigmented African American people?
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Can Laser Remove a Terrible Permanent Lip Liner? 1 answer

I had permanent lip liner tattooed on. It was vegetable-based inks, I believe. A mix of red, pink, anti-blue drop, and white. I think that it may have...
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Tattoo Removal for Faded Green Tattoos? 1 answer

I'm an African American with dark skin. I was tattooed with black ink , but since sun exposure, it has faded to dark green. I would like to know will...
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Number of Laser Tattoo Removal Sessions on Wrist? 1 answer

I have a new all black small ankh on my wrist. I was wondering, how many laser tattoo removal sessions would it take to get rid of this tattoo? I was...
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Can Newer Tattoos Be Removed? 1 answer

I recently got a tattoo I don't love; I desperately want it OFF. It's dark (all black, 2x6 inches), only 2 months old, and my pale skin really absorbs...
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How Long to Wait to Get Tattoo Removed? 1 answer

I have a fairly new tattoo, and I was wondering, do I need to wait about a year or 6 months to have it removed? Also in the meantime, can I use a...
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Tattoo Removal for Raised Tattoo? 1 answer

I have a large tribal tattoo on my back. When I run my finger over the tattoo it feels raised very slightly. I have looked this up and I know it is...
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Easy to Remove a New Tattoo? 1 answer

I just had a tattoo done on my hand 4 days ago, can it be removed easily?
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Can TCA Peel Remove Small Tattoo with Light Colors? 1 answer

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How to Fix Laser Tattoo Removal Scar? 1 answer

What should I do to fix my skin after a laser tattoo removal? I have some scarring that looks like an imprint of the the tattoo that was once there.
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Will Laser Tattoo Removal Completely Erase the Black Ink? 1 answer

I am 15 years and I got a tattoo just about a month ago. I am about to have it removed very soon. It is all in black ink. I was wondering if the laser...
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Best Way to Remove Black Tattoo on Rib Cage? 1 answer

I have a quote written in black on my rib cage and I was wondering, what's the best way to go about removing it? I was also wondering if you can name...
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Reddish Purple Color After Laser Tattoo Removal 1 answer

I had two laser tattoo removal sessions for a black tattoo on my forearm. I think I got burned from the third treatment. I have a reddish purple color...
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Tatgone or Rejuvy - Do They Work for Tattoo Removal? 1 answer

No one has mentioned them yet. They are supposed to remove permanent tattoos by 'tattooing them out.' Supposedly it's safer, more effective, and...
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Waiting to Apply Tattoo Removal Cream on New Tattoo? 1 answer

Hi. I got a tattoo on my wrist two days ago and I want to have it removed with tattoo cream. How long do I have to wait?
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Specific Laser for Blue and Green Tattoo Removal? 1 answer

What is the specific laser that removes the color blue and green tattoos? I had more than 9 sessions with the green and blue still being prominent...
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Is Tattoo Removal by Excision Safe and Effective? 1 answer

I have a tattoo located on my hip that I would like to have removed. Scarring is not a large concern as I am considering of conceal it under a bathing...
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How Long Before Tattoo Behind the Ear Can Be Removed? 1 answer

I got a tattoo behind my ear yesterday and I would like to have it removed asap. How long should I wait before having it removed?
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Tattoo Removal After Accutane? 1 answer

I have been getting my tattoo removed and am on my 3rd treatment. I have many more to go. I just started back on Accutane and am wondering how long I...
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Fractional Laser for Tattoo Removal? 1 answer

When doctors recommend Fraxel Laser for tattoo removal, are they referring to the Fractional type lasers that send tiny columns deep into the dermis?...
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What is the Typical Price for Tattoo Removal? 1 answer

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