Is It Easier to Remove a New Tattoo or a Old One?

February 3, 2011
Asked By:Fresno9937 in Fresno, CA

I just got a new tattoo. Basically half sleeve mostly black and about 5 months old. Anyways I was wondering if it was easier to remove a new tattoo?

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Answer: The tattoo needs to be fully healed before undergoing Laser tattoo removal.

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Answer: The tattoo needs to be fully healed before undergoing Laser tattoo removal.