Could tattoo excision be performed on my inner wrist?

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Hi there. I have a very small (approx 1cm square) tattoo on my inner wrist I want excised. It's affecting my health giving me massive anxiety and I'm not worried about the scars. I do not want to go through laser therapy as it would be long, drawn out and expensive. Please can you advise if excision could be performed in this area?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Tattoos can be excised from the wrist area in one piece or as a serial excision technique. Our plastic surgery office specializes in tattoo removal with excision or laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on the size of the tattoo, the tattoo can be excised and a plaastic surgoen or general surgeon or cosmetic surgeon can do that for you.In 2015, the best method to clear tattoos is to use a tattoo laser device. I hope this helps.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Your tattoo can be permanently removed with the
Picosure laser. This new laser will remove your tattoo without causing harm to
the surrounding tissue and in fewer treatments than normal. Consult with your
doctor to learn more about the Picosure laser for tattoo removal.

Seth Kates, MD · Answer

If there is enough skin laxity a tattoo can fairly easily be excised from the wrist.  It generally doesn't leave an excellent end cosmetic result and can sometimes be viewed by others as a suicide attempt.  The cost of the excision and pathology of the excised tissue would likely be as much as treating it with a laser.Good luck

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