Surgical Excision Tattoo Removal - 28yo Female (now 29)

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Just over a year...

  • 23 Sep 2016
  • 1 year post
I'm really happy with my results. The doctor has offered to remove the one spot of color, but I haven't had time yet to go in. The one scar is definitely thicker/raised, but that's more of what I feel vs. what I see.

Things are going well

  • 10 Apr 2016
  • 9 months post
I saw the doctor one month ago for an approximate 6-month follow-up. He was very pleased and attentive. It went very well. The doctor saw good progress. Everything is continuing to heal. The doctor said that this summer we can easily remove the blue dot remaining on my side - which is likely leftover from the shape of the tattoo and incision. He said I'm a good healer, which makes me hopeful both for these scars and anything else I may do in the future. I am so grateful for Dr. H!!! And I want to thank you, fellow-RealSelf-ers, for the posts and private messages.

No real update

  • 27 Feb 2016
  • 7 months post
I don't really have an update. My doctor was pulled into surgery, so my appointment was canceled. Then the rescheduled time didn't work for me. I haven't heard back from the receptionist in over a week, so I do not know when I'll go in for my next appointment. I'll try and post pictures again soon. I still experience some pain, but it's decreasing.

Provider Review

Joshua B. Hyman, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
740 Park Ave., New York, New York
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  • 16 Jan 2016

I would recommend Dr. Hyman, as he is very kind, very honest and very accessible. He answers emails himself, he'll squeeze you into his schedule if you have questions or concerns, and he even provided a lot of the bandage gauze and tape I used in the first month at no additional charge. Dr. H gets 5 stars. His office staff has room for improvement, but seem to be getting better with each visit. There were some miscommunications early on, but Dr. H took it upon himself to remedy the situation every way he could and ensure I felt like a priority. I am very pleased with the treatment I got and with the aftercare and follow-up. I will definitely be going to Dr. H for any future cosmetic needs.