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3 days ago I got a very small hot pink tattoo (red and white mixed ink) Can it be removed? (Photo)

amyamy246Feb 19, 2014
Do you think this is easy to remove? I've researched that white tattoo ink can go black when lasered -and as it was used to make the color I'm a little concerned. Your help is much appreciated

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