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Can I get a referral for tattoo removal and laser hair removal from my family doctor?

October 18, 2016
Asked By:marson20 in Brampton, ON

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October 19, 2016

Answer: Tattoo removal

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 19, 2016

Answer: Tattoo removal

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October 19, 2016

Answer: Finding the Right Doctor--Laser Hair Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 19, 2016

Answer: Finding the Right Doctor--Laser Hair Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 29, 2018

Answer: Referrals from your family doctor are not necessary for laser hair or tattoo removal

Monika Soni, MD
August 29, 2018

Answer: Referrals from your family doctor are not necessary for laser hair or tattoo removal

Monika Soni, MD
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December 26, 2016

Answer: Referrals and laser services

Hardik Soni, MD
December 26, 2016

Answer: Referrals and laser services

Hardik Soni, MD
November 16, 2016

Answer: Tattoo Removal

Michele S. Green, MD
November 16, 2016

Answer: Tattoo Removal

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