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Can I have tattoos and still get Vanquish?

mbfSep 2, 2016

I have tattoos across my upper and lower abdomen and my hips. I am considering Vanquish ME vs coolsculpting. Is vanquish contraindicated for tattooed clients? I had been leaning toward Vanquish ME because I am about 20 pounds overweight and from what I've read vanquish is better at treating a large area rather than the spot treatment provided by coolsculpting. Also, apparently, Vanquish is less painful.

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