In tattooing, the tattoo pigment is forcefully injected into the skin's dermal layer. The pigment then disperses, and after a series of healing activities by the skin layers, the pigment gets entrapped into the skin cells. Tattooing involves needles and may cause related issues like HIV transmission, skin diseases, allergies, keloid formation, etc. Therefore, intense hygienic methods and an expert's advice before the procedure need to be adopted to prevent such problems.
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Can a tattoo be removed without injury to the skin?
Query: Hello doctor, Tattoo removal, can tattoo be removed without injury to the skin or creating a scar? I have gone for two sessions for laser treatment for tattoo removal, and each time there were multiple pinhole injuries, and the tattoo has not faded even a single bit. Is this treatment I am receivin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tattoo removal by a laser that is Q-switch laser causes these pinpoint spots as you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a normal phenomenon after laser. But it does not usually create scar if done correctly. Also, it would take at least ... Read Full »