Tattoo Removal by CO2 Laser Dermabrasion : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Tattoo Removal by CO2 Laser Dermabrasion

Reid, Richard M.R.C.O.G.; Muller, Stephen F.R.C.S.; Reid, Richard M.R.C.O.G.

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SUMMARY: A method of tattoo removal by partial-thickness dermal ablation, using a microsurgically adapted CO2 laser, is described. Provided that meticulous attention is paid to each detail of surgical technique, the procedure can be relied upon to produce good cosmetic results with scant risk of complications.

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