I live on long Island and am having a hard time finding a surgeon who will do multiple excisions. I can't live with this tattoo. Its very large and brand new. I need it gone. Laser is not an option because of its size. almost 8"x5" in size. It looks very large due to swelling. I can live with 7 giant scars then to have this on my forearm.
Answer: Tattoo Excision Tattoo excision is a common treatment - especially after failed laser treatment. In most cases, you will have to have serial excision. What this means is that as much of the tattoo is excised that will allow minimal tension on the closure. After the area heals, another excision is performed using the same incision/scar, but removing another ring of tissue. This process is repeated until the entire tattoo is completely removed. Good luck.
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Answer: Tattoo Excision Tattoo excision is a common treatment - especially after failed laser treatment. In most cases, you will have to have serial excision. What this means is that as much of the tattoo is excised that will allow minimal tension on the closure. After the area heals, another excision is performed using the same incision/scar, but removing another ring of tissue. This process is repeated until the entire tattoo is completely removed. Good luck.
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Answer: Excision Tattoo Removal Thank you for your question Joseph. Unfortunately due to the size this would have to be performed via staged tattoo removal, a comfortable amount of the tattoo is removed to allow stitching of the wound. A few months later, the surgical wound will be well healed and the skin will have stretched enough to allow a further portion of the tattoo to be removed. A further variant to this could be the use of a tissue expander, a surgical ballon designed to stretch an area of skin in preparation to fill a gap left by the removal of a tattoo. Alternatively using a skin graft, where skin, taken from another area of your body, can be used to fill a gap which cannot be drawn together with stitches. This is a single operation however it leaves a second mark or scar on the body where the skin graft is take from.All the best!
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Answer: Excision Tattoo Removal Thank you for your question Joseph. Unfortunately due to the size this would have to be performed via staged tattoo removal, a comfortable amount of the tattoo is removed to allow stitching of the wound. A few months later, the surgical wound will be well healed and the skin will have stretched enough to allow a further portion of the tattoo to be removed. A further variant to this could be the use of a tissue expander, a surgical ballon designed to stretch an area of skin in preparation to fill a gap left by the removal of a tattoo. Alternatively using a skin graft, where skin, taken from another area of your body, can be used to fill a gap which cannot be drawn together with stitches. This is a single operation however it leaves a second mark or scar on the body where the skin graft is take from.All the best!
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Laser tattoo removal and surgical excision Laser tattoo removal may be an excellent modality alone or in combination with surgical excision to minimize the downsides of either treatment. Best. Dr. Karamanoukian
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Laser tattoo removal and surgical excision Laser tattoo removal may be an excellent modality alone or in combination with surgical excision to minimize the downsides of either treatment. Best. Dr. Karamanoukian
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September 11, 2011
Answer: Tattoo excision
Be careful you do not trade one problem for a worse problem. Excision of your tattoo will obviously result in a scar that may be unsightly. Several excisions (staged) may be necessary because of the tightness of the skin in this area.
Skin grafting is a major procedure with significant potential risks and complications, involving the recipient and donor sites. Again, the resulting cosmetic results leaves much to be desired.
I would suggest you continue to look into laser treatment options (this technology does improve yearly).
If you do decide to proceed with surgical treatment, consult with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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September 11, 2011
Answer: Tattoo excision
Be careful you do not trade one problem for a worse problem. Excision of your tattoo will obviously result in a scar that may be unsightly. Several excisions (staged) may be necessary because of the tightness of the skin in this area.
Skin grafting is a major procedure with significant potential risks and complications, involving the recipient and donor sites. Again, the resulting cosmetic results leaves much to be desired.
I would suggest you continue to look into laser treatment options (this technology does improve yearly).
If you do decide to proceed with surgical treatment, consult with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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January 16, 2011
Answer: Tattoo removal - Laser vs. excision
Tattoo laser technology has made significant advances in recent years that less treatment sessions may be required compared to what we had in the past. Q-swtiched Nd:Yag laser is the gold standard. Ink particles deposited underneath the skin get vaporized by Q-switched laser and taken up by scavenger cells of our immune system. Excisional removal should be the last resort as the cosmetic outcome is by far superior with tattoo laser removal.
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January 16, 2011
Answer: Tattoo removal - Laser vs. excision
Tattoo laser technology has made significant advances in recent years that less treatment sessions may be required compared to what we had in the past. Q-swtiched Nd:Yag laser is the gold standard. Ink particles deposited underneath the skin get vaporized by Q-switched laser and taken up by scavenger cells of our immune system. Excisional removal should be the last resort as the cosmetic outcome is by far superior with tattoo laser removal.
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May 11, 2010
Answer: Tattoo Removal Options
Hi there-
With technological advancements in lasers, there is no question that particularly with a large tattoo, your best option for removal would be through a laser treatments.
Specific lasers are required, as not just any would work, but this would be your best bet.
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May 11, 2010
Answer: Tattoo Removal Options
Hi there-
With technological advancements in lasers, there is no question that particularly with a large tattoo, your best option for removal would be through a laser treatments.
Specific lasers are required, as not just any would work, but this would be your best bet.
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