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I had 3 sessions of laser tattoo removal and it looks worse than before. What can I do next? (Photo)

June 11, 2016
Asked By:vineetkumarthakur in Chicago, IL

Dear all, I had a tattoo on my hands which I regret later so I wanted to remove it. One day I went to a surgeon then he clearly told me that it will be removed after 3 sessions of laser treatment but sadly after 3 sessions of laser burn it became more worst than ever. I am attaching few images of that tattoo after laser burn. Please help and advice me further so that I could treat it in the best possible way. Thanks and regards

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