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Can SculpSure be done over a tattoo?

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July 7th, 2017

Safe over tattoos

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Good morning!

Because Sculpsure targets fat cells, it is safe over tattoos.  In addition, it is also safe for all skin types.  

Have a wonderful day!

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Thomas Lanchoney, MD
June 11th, 2017

SculpSure won't affect your tattoo

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Yes. You can definitely get SculpSure even if you have a tattoo. It won't affect it at all. Best of luck.

Learn more: https://www.seandohertymd.com/body/sculpsure-2/

Sean T. Doherty, MD, FACS
November 28th, 2016

SculpSure over tattoo is ok

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This is a great question and I am sure there are many more people out there wondering the exact same thing.  Yes, SculpSure can safely be done over a tattoo.  

Hooman Khorasani, MD
July 22nd, 2016

​ SculpSure over a tattoo

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Thank you for your question. Yes, it is safe to have SculpSure done over a tattoo. The laser targets the fat cells in the subcutaneous fat layer. It will not affect your tattoo. 
Bruce E. Katz, MD

Bruce E. Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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June 7th, 2016

SculpSure over tattooed areas

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The laser wavelength of the SculpSure device is designed to target adipocytes or fat cells and should not affect your tattoos.  In fact is essentially "color-blind" to the pigment in your tattoos.  Hope this helps!

Learn more: http://www.chicagobreastandbody.com/picosure-laser-tattoo-removal-chicago/

Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS
April 24th, 2016

Tattoos and sculpsure

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Thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.

Yes tattoes laser wave length is different, making it safe for the ink and the fat at the same time. 

Wishing you the best in your journey

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Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS
April 4th, 2016

Yes, SculpSure is Safe Over Tattoos

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SculpSure uses a specific wavelength that targets fat cells. This wavelength does not target pigment in the skin and is safe to treat over tattoos, as long as the ink is not metallic.

Patricia DePoli, MD, FACS
March 12th, 2016

SculpSure is safe over tattoos

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SculpSure is the world's first FDA designated laser for non surgical fat reduction.  It takes only 24 minutes for the treatment which is not painful, there is no down time and an individual can resume all normal activity immediately.  This type of laser is not affected by the color of the skin or any pigments in the skin (tattoos), so it can be use safely over tattoos!

Good Luck!
David Finkle, MD
March 10th, 2016

SculpSure over tattoo ?

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Because of the wavelength of this laser, the skin is transparent: caucasian, african-american, native etc including yellow, green, red, blue pigments etc. It targets the fat below the skin. You are good to go.
Lawrence Eisenhauer, MD
February 27th, 2016

Yes!!

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SculpSure is safe over tattoos!  Absolutely. The laser wavelength utilized doesn't target pigment which will bypass tattoo ink. 
Michael S. DeWolfe, MD

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