Tattoo Removal: Q&A
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How Soon After a "New" Tattoo Can You Start Laser Removal?
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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Is Laser Tattoo Removal Possible for Dark Skin?
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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How Long Before New Tattoo Can Be Removed?
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 Laser Remove a Terrible Permanent Lip Liner?
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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Can I Re-tattoo over a Laser-Removed Tattoo?
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...
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IPL Tattoo Removal
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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Tattoo Removal for Faded Green Tattoos?
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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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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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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Quick and Easy Tattoo Removal
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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