what are your thoughts on getting a Lidocaine shot before tattoo removal and what kind of side effects?

March 5, 2015
Asked By:2155 in Indianapolis, IN

So I'm going to start tattoo removal with the picosure in a few weeks. My tattoo is on my upper spine and 3 inches long. The place I'm going does not have a cooling machine. They can give me a shot of Lidocaine and use ice packs. Can u give me some information on this shot? Are there any side affects? Does the tattoo swell and bruise more with getting the shot? Do u have more of a chance of scarring or hyperpigmation?

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Answer: Laser tattoo removal and topical lidocaine

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