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Possible to Lighten a New Tattoo?

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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How Can I Lighten a Dark Tattoo?

I just had my eyebrows tattooed today, they are too dark..I am sick..how can I lighten them? I have been scrubbing them all day in hopes of lightening...

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Will Laser Completely Remove Eyebrow Tattoo?

My eyebrow tattoos are now nearly all gone, but there is a slight shadow left. It seems the laser treatment is less effective each time as the tattoo...

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Dark Around the Nipples After Tattooing

I have had a breast reduction surgery and later on the tatooing was done around the niples...I wished it to be lighter than the actual aerola color...

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I Have a Large Back Tattoo I Want Removed. Advice?

I made a mistake not only once, but twice! I covered up a small back tattoo (which was very light) with a large back tattoo which has black - grey...

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Tattoo Removal Area Looks Light After a Week? (photo)

I had my 1st tattoo removal done 1 week ago on my arm. I have black skin. The colours of the tattoo are red, black and green. The area was covered in...

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