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How safe and how is salabrasion done properly to achieve best results?

HealthquestionsOct 29, 2014
I got a tattoo a week ago and I regret it so much. I've done tons of research on tattoo removal and laser seems like the most praised method but yet there's still concerns on what happens to the ink after it's "flushed" by immune system. Salabrasion is my last resort and I feel like good results can be achieved. My concern is scarring and if there's any way it can be minimized. Thanks in advance!

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Dr. David J. Hecker, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Nov 3, 2014
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Dr. Phillip Bekhor, MBBS, FACD
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Answered on Nov 5, 2014
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