General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
If a tattoo has an infection that persists, spreads or causes fever, see a doctor. A plan for tattoo removal should not replace this examination.
If you wish to remove a tattoo, speak with a dermatologist. Laser removal is a medical procedure that fragments pigments in the skin.
Size, colours, pigment quantity and skin type influence the choice of laser. Describe the tattoo you wish to remove during the assessment.
Several sessions with intervals are needed. Some pigment may remain, and changes in skin colour or scarring are possible.
Avoid chemical-injection tattoo-removal procedures: they can cause inflammation, tissue destruction and significant scars.
Before committing, ask your dermatologist about the expected number of sessions, costs and risks for your skin. Clarify the realistic outcome.
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