Hi. I would like to get a tattoo removed but I'm concerned about cancer. I've heard that the ink gets metabolized by the body. I've heard that the ink gets absorbed into the body. Either way, it sounds like this could potentially cause cancer. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Thank you!
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July 31, 2018
Answer: Tattoo ink is being chipped by our immune system recognizes it as foreign body and tries to get rid of it constantly.
This tattoo is fairly easy to remove with Pico lasers since it is only black ink tattoo. Picosure and PiQo4 can remove this in 6 treatments. Make sure to choose experienced and board certified provider. Good luck!
The fading cream will not remove the ink completely. It may leave uneven embroidery. I advise you to look for an experienced provider to discuss your options. Sometimes lasers is not an option for permanent make up removal since they utilize different ink that may chance its color and create...
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can have this tattoo removed with laser tattoo removal. In my office I use the PicoSure laser. PicoSure has a short pulse duration that exceeds photothermal action and results in an intense photomechanical impact. This adds up to faster results and fewer...
