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Dark spots after tattoo removal (Photo)

Charming524876Dec 9, 2023
I had laser tattoo removal with a PiQo4 laser. This is my 3rd time but with a different technician. She targeted the red this time that was left after the black ink had been removed. I have never had this happen in my last appointments the dark purple brown spots I’m terrified because that is above the actual area that was being removed. Please help is this going to stay this way ? First pic is right after 2nd is 48 hours later…

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Answered on Dec 11, 2023
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