I have a rash on a tattoo after laser hair removal. Why is this? (Photo)

October 26, 2014
Asked By:Lowie11 in West Palm Beach, FL

I had laser hair removal done using they candela laser. I just noticed weird spots on an old tattoo i have. Could this be them lasering the tattoo by accident? The spots are flat and do not hurt.

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Answer: The laser hair removal laser is not the same for tattoo removal and shouldn't be done over tattoo

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Answer: The laser hair removal laser is not the same for tattoo removal and shouldn't be done over tattoo

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