Tattoo removal after laser treatment failed? What would be the next best option? I have been looking into skin grafting. (Photo)

August 9, 2014
Asked By:Me16 in Liverpool, NY

Hi, I have a tattoo on my upper left arm (~5-6" length & width) in black ink. I went for six sessions of laser tattoo removal which left me with hypopigmentation (I'm dark-skinned) and the ink still visible, albeit faded. What would be the next best option? I have been looking into skin grafting. Thanks in advance! I just want this thing removed for good. I'm prepared for a scar, because I'm going to have one either way.

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March 22, 2016

Answer: #tattooremovalsurgery

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Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 22, 2016

Answer: #tattooremovalsurgery

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Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 11, 2014

Answer: Sadly, you are not a great candidate for tattoo removal or grafting

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 11, 2014

Answer: Sadly, you are not a great candidate for tattoo removal or grafting

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 16, 2016

Answer: Tattoo treatment and scars

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November 16, 2016

Answer: Tattoo treatment and scars

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