Does getting a tattoo or having one cause cancer? If so, does removing the tattoo reduce your risk of cancer?

July 10, 2017
Asked By:mona.la in Montreal, QC

hi Doctors i hate my tattoo and was planning on getting lazer removal i read on the internet that tattos can cause cancer now im even more anxious to get rid of it is that true ? And with lazer is all the ink removed or some ink stays in my body for ever ? i really need answers im very anxious do tattoos really cause cancer ?

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Answer: Cancer risk from tattoos or laser

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