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Tattoo over hair laser removal?

January 20, 2016
Asked By:arani123 in London, GB

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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January 23, 2016

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January 23, 2016

Answer: DO NOT DO HAIR REMOVAL OVER TATTOO

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January 24, 2016

Answer: Laser hair removal and tattooing

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January 24, 2016

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January 23, 2016

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January 23, 2016

Answer: Tattoo over hair laser removal?

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January 22, 2016

Answer: Tattoo after hair removal

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January 22, 2016

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