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Does raised / scared tattoo work inhibit laser removal?

It seems the outline of my tattoo's thin black line work is raised / scarred from being overworked or too deep. Is successful laser removal likely still possible?

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Dr. Missy Clifton, MD
Dr. Missy Clifton, MD
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Answered on Jan 9, 2014
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