Can an Excision Be Done on the Finger?

Yes, tattoos on the fingers can be excised, closed primarily with sutures (stitches) provided the tattoo is small enough to allow that. 

Thank you for the question.

Yes, sometimes excision of a tattoo on the finger is a possible treatment option. Whether it will be an option for you will depend on the exact location and size of the tattoo. Sometimes a “staged” excision is necessary (more than one excision spaced several months apart).

You have to be very careful with any excision this area;  make sure that the resulting scar does not limit the range of motion of your digits.  If in doubt laser tattoo removal will be your best option.

I would suggest consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

I hope this helps.

Finger tattoos can be especially troubling.  Generally they are small, however, and when this is the case, the results of surgical excision can be very good!  This is one of my favorite areas to surgically remove tattoos because they tend to heal well and have a huge positive impact on a patient's life.