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Tattoo removal

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The treatment of choice for the removal of tattoos is laser therapy. In order to completely clear the pigments of a tattoo a range of lasers may be required. This is because some lasers are more effective on some colours of dye than on others. It is likely that a number of treatment sessions will be required. The removal of tattoos is not generally available on the NHS.

Ref: Br J Plast Surg (1990), 43, 663-9.


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