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Laser tattoo removal after revision rhinoplasty surgery?

lolz05Feb 10, 2017

I had revision rhinoplasty surgery on January 25th. I have an appointment for my third round of tattoo removal for February 21st. Is that ok? There tattoo is on my back so nowhere near my nose. Thanks!

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