Is it better to remove a fresh tattoo or an old one?

November 19, 2016
Asked By:cpf97 in Miami, FL

I got a tattoo 4 days ago and im hating it. Im thinking about laser removal, my tattoo is on my ribcage and its a very small one 3x2 with thin lines, only numbers. How many sessions will i need and how much time do i need to wait to start with the treatment?

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February 26, 2019

Answer: Removing a new tattoo

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February 26, 2019

Answer: Removing a new tattoo

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Adaeze Okeke, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
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November 26, 2018

Answer: Tattoo removal

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November 26, 2018

Answer: Tattoo removal

December 8, 2016

Answer: Tattoo Removal

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December 8, 2016

Answer: Tattoo Removal

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 30, 2016

Answer: Easier for Fresh Tattoos, but you Have to Wait!

Eric Seiger, DODermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 30, 2016

Answer: Easier for Fresh Tattoos, but you Have to Wait!

Eric Seiger, DODermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 21, 2016

Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts -- Takes a series of treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 21, 2016

Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts -- Takes a series of treatments

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