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Lupus and tattoo removal? Please help.

jks1Oct 1, 2016
I have lupus and also take warfarin, I would like to get a tattoo removed but there is limited information available for people with lupus and the risks of getting their tattoo's removed. Is laser a safe option? is it even possible for someone with an autoimmune disease to have their tattoo removed?

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Dr. Glenn Murray, MBBS
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Answered on Aug 1, 2017
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