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Is it possible to remove this tattoo ink "Carbon black"? (Photos)

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Nika LVMar 10, 2017
1 month ago I made huge tattoo on my sleeve. All tattoo is black and made with one tattoo ink "Carbon black". I would like to remove all tattoo. I know that I need to wait at least 6 months to start laser treatment. I heard that this Carbon black ink isn't possible to remove. Just make 20-30% lighter. Becouse molecular particles are too "heavy".. Is it true? In my country we have only Q switch ND YAG laser. Thanks!

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