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Tattoo Removal Questions

Asked for male, 31 years old from Kolkata
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Mumbai
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The tattoo can be removed with the help of QS Lasers. The Laser wavelength would be based on the colour of the tattoo. There may be need for multiple sessions. You can expect good clearance of the tattoo.
Asked for male, 34 years old from Nellore
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
Hello. Definitely it can be removed. However the mode of removal has to be decided on the size, position and the depth of the tattoo, for which I would like you to get it examined first. It can be removed by either, Excision or laser therapy etc, all which has their own pros and cons. These you can discuss accordingly.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello. Definitely it can be removed. However the mode of removal has to be decided on the size, position and the depth of the tattoo, for which I would like you to get it examined first. It can be removed by either, Excision or laser therapy etc, all which has their own pros and cons. These you can discuss accordingly.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello, Laser is the first option for tatoo removal. You may need 6-8 session of laser with 3 weeks gap. The result depends on lot of factors including the type of ink, the depth and location. The cost varies between the laser used and centers and usually cost 4-6 thousand per session depending on size.
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Asked for male, 35 years old from Chennai
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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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You might have to do laser therapy for removing tattoo Cryosurgery, sometimes called cryotherapy, has also been used to remove tattoos. This procedure freeze-burns the tattooed skin with liquid nitrogen, which is commonly used to treat warts and other skin lesions.
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Asked for female, 29 years old from Hubli-Dharwad
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Dermatologist•Noida
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Tattos and skin markings have been in trend for long, only to see an increasing craze! As more tattoos are being acquired, increasing numbers of people are also seeking their removal. Professional tattoos are applied with a tattoo machine into the deeper layer of the skin and they generally require repeated treatments to remove. It is necessary to choose the best laser for tattoo removal according to the color of tattoo. Red, orange, and red-brown pigments respond well to 532 QS Nd: YAG laser an...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
Hello. Definitely it can be removed. However the mode of removal has to be decided on the size, position and the depth of the tattoo, for which I would like you to get it examined first. It can be removed by either, Excision or laser therapy etc, all which has their own pros and cons. These you can discuss accordingly.
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Hello. Definitely it can be removed. However the mode of removal has to be decided on the size, position and the depth of the tattoo, for which I would like you to get it examined first. It can be removed by either, Excision or laser therapy etc, all which has their own pros and cons. These you can discuss accordingly.
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Guwahati
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Aesthetic Surgeon•Delhi
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Time taking laser. Best is q switch ND tag
if no time surgery- with skin graft
laser leaves ghost. Ir light tattoo impression
surgery leave scars. But manageable
choice is yours.
If you have time. Start with lasers.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello. Definitely it can be removed. However the mode of removal has to be decided on the size, position and the depth of the tattoo, for which I would like you to get it examined first. It can be removed by either, Excision or laser therapy etc, all which has their own pros and cons. These you can discuss accordingly.
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