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Is it possible to be done by serial excision?

BgorisMar 2, 2016
So my tattoo is 6 in x 2 in on my forearm and it is too dense to remove by laser. Id rather be scarred then have this tattoo.  Im having trouble finding a surgeon who still performs encisions. And Is there any surgeons in the chicagoland area that would perform tattoo excision on this.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Jason Emer, MD

Do not trust tattoo removing creams, they can result in abnormal pigmentation side effects. This type of tattoo will get improvement with pico or q switched lasers. I suggest the r20 method, please see a physician with laser training. Best, Dr. Emer.

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John L. Burns Jr., MD

This unfortunately can take numerous treatments.  Given the amount of pigment left I would say you will likely need more than the recommend/suggested 2 more treatments.  Many patients require upwards of 20 treatments.

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Hi Tinkerbell.  You've discovered that matching the skin tone exactly with permanent makeup is difficult.  We have found the same because we have treated quite a few patients that have also tried to cover scars with makeup and now want it removed.  It is fairly likely that if we treat the pe...

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Tattoo ink is deep within the skin. It's one of the reasons why they're hard to remove. Glycolic acid works on the skin surface and will not affect or fade your tattoo. If you want your tattoo removed, you will need to do laser tattoo removal. I am a huge fan of the PicoSure laser for this as...

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Based solely on your photos, this looks like scarring. Schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to discuss treatment options. In terms of your tattoo, if you weren't using the PicoSure laser, you might want to try it as it's currently the best laser on the market. My best, Dr. Sheila...

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