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Laser tattoo removal not working? (Photo)

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kristents90Nov 24, 2015

So far I've had 2 Q-switched and 2 Picosure treatments on a black line-work tattoo that is just under a year old. I've noticed only a tiny amount of fading after 4 treatments total. Is my tattoo resistant to laser removal? Could it be that the technician is not using the right settings?

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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