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Tattoo removal using a switch laser - what can I expect?

kateminxOct 5, 2014
Just had my first session. It bled a LOT! There was minimal blistering and it now appears darker. Will the colours continue to fade over the next few weeks? Are the dark red blood spots normal? This had been done 5 days ago. I'm hoping for good results but understand the colours I have are not the easiest to remove.

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Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Oct 8, 2014
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