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writes:Has anyone out there had a tattoo done only to find a few years down the line you don't want it. I had one done on my left bicep, a sort of band that goes right round the top of the arm in black. I started to have some lazer treatment on it which really hurt, and it blistered up for about a weeks after. I have had about eight treatments and it has faded considerably, its just like a light grey. but sometimes it goes red when i get hot. I go the gym alot and wear alot of vests, and i am always thinking people are looking at my arm, although i probably think to much. I just want it to go completely, is this possible? I noticed that once Angelina Jolie had a massive tattoo saying Billy Bob Thornton on her arm which she has had removed, and you would never know she even had a tattoo there atal now.Thanks
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 December 2006): There are many different lasers that have the potential to remove tattoos. Different doctors will tell you totally different things about which are best - usually depending on the equipment they or their colleagues own or are familar with!!
I would try posting at a tattoo forum whose members may have more experience.
The reason your arm gets red is because tiny new blood vessels are formed in the skin as part of the process of tissue damage + repair which lasers cause. Some more modern lasers should be able to avoid this by causing less damage and being more specific for the ink pigment.
I would consult with other doctors or better still try and find some former patients.
Good luck!
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