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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It does seem very red though some "Reddening" after treatment is common, but for this length of time, I would be concerned. Recommend go see your provider and let them examine you and advise next steps. Need to assure completely healed before have next treatment. It is not likely to...
In short. . .Yes. The laser breaks the ink particles up and then your lymphatic system helps clear the ink out of the area. Because of this, tattoos above the knee (arms and neck are the best) clear faster. Also, massaging the area in between treatments helps increase clearance,...
The newer "pico" technology lasers are the best currently for one color black tattoo removal in my opinion. They are effect and fast. You will generally need far less number of treatments with this technology than others. Though the cost per session may be a bit higher your will save due to...