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Is my Tattoo Too Bold and Large for Removal?

Its a full tribal sleeve black ink and approx 6 months old

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Large black tattoo can be removed

May 15th, 2013
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Even very large heavily inked tattoos can be removed with a laser.  The newest most advanced laser, the Picosure laser, which has a pulse 100 x faster than any other laser in the world, can remove ink faster and more effectively than ever before.  It literally shatters the ink into smaller particles that your body can remove and does so without damaging your skin.

There are only 18 of these lasers in the world right now, but they are scattered around the US and will remove your tattoo faster and for less cost than other lasers.  Look on the Cynosure website for the one closest to you.

Lee P. Laris, DO


Phoenix Dermatologist
4.8 out of 5 stars 15 reviews

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