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Will PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment Cause Permanent Hair Loss?

ScalpMatrix007Jun 4, 2013
Is it safe to treat tattoos on the arms, legs, and the scalp with the PicoSure laser without causing permanent hair loss in those areas?

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Feb 28, 2018
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Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jun 6, 2013
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