August 4, 2007 at 5:24 pm #24344
    peaceflower
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    I have a small-ish (2×2 inches) tat of a flower behind my ear/on my neck. It has some color so I’m pretty sure lasers will be ineffective (and expensive!!) so I want to get it surgically removed. Has anyone had a tattoo excized or know someone who has? How expensive was it? How much scarring? Thanks!!

    August 5, 2007 at 11:19 am #45617
    jeff2020
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    @jeff2020

    there is a good article here which talks about tattoo removal techniques

    i am sure that laser treatment works on coloured tattoo’s also.

    August 5, 2007 at 1:57 pm #45645
    jinny123
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    i think the laser treatments are developing now to deal with coloured inks that are more resistant.

    Ask one of the tattoo removal specialists and see what they say.

    Either that or the only other way is abrasion which means scarring.

    January 6, 2008 at 4:47 am #49542
    tallcoolone
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    I knew a woman who got a tattoo excised on her hand and it turned out wonderfully. You have to have enough loose skin where the tattoo is for them to remove it and sew it up. I am getting tattoo’s removed by lazer and it hurts REALLY bad, but I am experiencing great results. It is costly and time consuming, so if possible I would recommend for one so small to excise. Just be sure to find an excellent board certified doctor.

    December 16, 2008 at 4:02 am #57326
    tattoomd
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    @tattoomd

    I have participated on tattoo excision procedures before. An area like behind the are tends to have tight skin, so the resulting scar may not be good. Also 2 inches is quite a bit of skin to remove and may not be advisable. On the other hand, I would go to a laser tattoo removal place for at least a professional opinion on how likely your tattoo would be to come off. It may not be as unlikely as you think.

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