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An IPL Laser Accidentally Burned my Tattoo, Will It Be Permanently Damaged?

dbuijsenFeb 24, 2013
Hello, I have a tattoo and had an IPL treatment to remove hair around the tattoo and it accidentilly reached my tattoo and burned it. Will it be permanently damaged? Small pieces of black skin ar coming off and I am really worried.

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