Does using a topical numbing cream for tattoo removal slow down the process by making treatments less effective?

September 5, 2014
Asked By:letsgetright in Chicago, IL

Counseling brother who is thinking about getting his tattoo removed. Black tattoo on leg, heard it was painful but cautioned about how pain meds might affect laser delivery.

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September 6, 2014

Answer: Tattoo removal and pain management

September 6, 2014

Answer: Tattoo removal and pain management

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