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Tattoo over hair laser removal?

arani123Jan 20, 2016
I had 8 sessions of laser hair removal on my legs. My last one will be done 8 days before a tattoo session on the same area. Will my skin react to the ink?! Or is it safe ? I never had any pigmentation problems.... Thanks

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Dr. Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
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