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What's Best Procedure to Remove Black Tattoos from Eyelids, Cheeks and Lips? (photo)

Liza O'ConnorJul 23, 2012
I am a writer of young adult novels and one of my characters tattooed her face into a ghoul. (see picture) I need to get these tattoos removed so she can turn her live around. Can you tell me the best procedures for each: eyelids, cheeks and lips. All were tattooed with a single, cheap black ink that easily degrades. Also can you list the risks for each. I wish to scare young people from ever thinking about doing this to themselves..

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Dr. Robert Kratschmer, MD
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Answered on Aug 29, 2012
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