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Keloids developed after starting tattoo removal. Will continuing the removal process cause more keloids?

caseyj0Nov 8, 2017
I have a tattoo behind my ear that has had 1 session of laser removal and 3 sessions of tatt2-away (teprsol) done. The 3rd session of tatt2-away was done more deeply causing 2 small keloids. I visited a dermatologist PA who told me there is nothing I can do to finish removal of this tattoo as it will cause more keloids. Is she correct? Is there anything else I can do?

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Thank you for your question. It looks like from your photos you are having a great outcome. Yes, it is normal for a black tattoo to fade to brown. This can happen due to the ink used or your skin type. If you have any other concerns please contact your treating physician. Best of Luck!

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That is a very large piece and it has some difficult colors in it ...blues..green. By using a multiple wavelength PICO laser you should get good results. You need to see someone with good experience in colored pieces. you also should expected around 12 treatments. Good luck!

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Richard Rosol, MD

I'm very sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. I know this is a period of great uncertainty for you, and that you would like to know why this is happening to you. To date, no one has established a causal link between specific cancers and ink exposure (either from tattooing or tattoo...

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Fatima Aziz-Ashraf, MD

Hi. Typically, blisters from tattoo removal form soon after the laser procedure is done. If the initial blisters healed completely, then it is unlikely that the current blisters are due to the treatment. You should definitely see your medical provider and get them checked out...

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