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African American Tattoo Removal

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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Can Raised Tattoo Be Removed?

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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Remove Big Multi-colored (Green, Yellow, Purple, Blue, Black) Tattoo on Back. Reasonable Expectations?

I Have a Big Multi-colored (Green, Yellow, Purple, Blue, Black) Tattoo on my Back. What Are Reasonable Expectations? I would like to have it removed,...

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Number of Treaments for Tattoo Removal?

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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Tattoo Removal Through Excision for the Whole Back?

I have a tattoo that covers my whole back. I was wondering if I go with the excision option, will it cover the whole tattoo and will it be noticeable?

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Removing Tattoo from the Lower Back?

I have an 6 letter name on my lower back that I would like to be removed or possibly lightened up to cover it. What is the best way to get this done?...

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Can I Have my Tattoo Removed, Without Noticing a Difference?

Hey, I'm thinking about getting my tattoo removed. The tattoo is on my upper back, and some of it down my spine. Fairly large tattoo, and only black...

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Laser Tattoo Removal? (photo)

Had a tattoo gone terribly wrong and done under a month ago. Going for my first laser treatment in 7 days. Some general ?s..are there any advantages...

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Can I Use Excision to Get Rid of a Lower Back Tattoo? Any Good Plastic Surgeons in AZ?

I have had 12-15 laser tattoo removal sessions. The yellow portion of the tattoo has been removed but, the light blue will not fade anymore. I have...

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Is Excision Possible for This Tattoo? (photo)

I am looking to fully remove this tattoo... It is giving me serious mental health problems and would rather a huge scar than the writing which draws...

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