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Will PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment Cause Permanent Hair Loss?

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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
Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
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