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TCA Tattoo Removal

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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How Much Fading Should I Expect After Three Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments on Ankle? (photo)

I have a multi-colored tattoo on my left outer ankle, approximately 1 inch in area, 15 years old. I have had three laser removal treatments spaced 6-8...

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Can You Fade a Tattoo at Home Safely?

I understand laser tattoo removal is the best option but is there at home safe ways just to fade black ink? Thank you

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What Can Remove a Tattoo Besides Laser?

I got a new tattoo (less than a week ago) on my left shoulder it's all black and 1cm wide and 5 inches long, though came out wrong. I want to know...

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Can Arm Tattoo of This Magnitude Be Excised & Grafted Successfully? (Laser Treatments Not Working)

I'm seeking tattoo excision and grafting of my right forearm after a horribly botched tattoo procedure. I've had 3 Q-switch laser treatments,...

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What Options Do I Have, Besides Laser, To Fade Eyebrow Tattoos?

I have my eyebrows tattooed on and the guy who did them didn't do a good job at all. They are faded as it is but what could i do besides laser...

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How Long Should I Wait to Get a Laser Tattoo Removal if I've Been Using Fadeplex, a Fading Cream?

I have been using the tattoo lightening cream called Fadeplex to fade my tattoo. I am now interested in treating my tattoo with laser tattoo removal....

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Is It Possible to Fade This Tattoo Enough to Cover It and Touch it up? (photo)

I love my tattoo, or at least the idea of it, but unfortunately I went back to have it touched up and the tattoo artist added a lot of dark greens and...

Tattoo Faded to a Light Brown-red Colour After Laser Treatment? (photo)

Good Day Experts, I am a woman of colour that had an eyebrow tattoo done almost a year ago, earlier this year (March) I decided to have it removed....

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