Can picosure tattoo removal cause cancer or nerve damage? Any other short/long term side effects other than skin damage?

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I know laser tattoo removal is a new thing but I was wondering what we know about this so far and if these side effects are possible? I would hate to have permanent damage because of some stupid tattoo. Thank you.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

thank you for your question! It is hard to answer this questions since we are still not certain what are all the causes of cancer. Researchers at the University of Bradford discovered that tattoo ink contains cancer forming compounds. On the other hand, many are suspicious with this finding. So having a tattoo in first place is cancerous according to some research. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

It is hard to answer this questions since we are still not certain what are all the causes of cancer. Researchers at the University of Bradford discovered that tattoo ink contains cancer forming compounds. Until this day, Picosure tattoo removal has not be labeled to cause cancer or nerve damage. If not used with adequate settings it can cause burns, swelling and blistering followed by pigmentation. Good luck!

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