Is laser removal the only way to get rid of tattoos?
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Not at all. Used daily, Tat B Gone helps fade your tattoo or permanent cosmetic in an average of three to nine months. Traditional laser tattoo removal procedures typically are painful, time consuming and expensive. The cost can run into thousands of dollars and the process can take years. Surgical tattoo removal methods or sanding often leave scars and can lead to other complications.\n\nHope this helps!
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Stretch Marks Removal\nhttp://stretchmarks-removal.blogspot.com/2006/09/stretchmarks-removal.html
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I read an article that putting a small piece of duct tape on the wart will eventually get rid of it.  It is supposed to activate your body to fight the wart, and the result of this method is less scars.
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u should get laser treatment that will work. but if u r looking 4 a simpler way then put bronzer on ur legs to cover it up. \n\n(i would go 4 the surgery.)
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Laser hair removal is better if it is available.Hair reduction is long term and painless and safe.
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No they can not be removed medically without some form of laser treatment or surgery.  But, most not all people are born with a birth mark and there really isn't a defined answere for them except it was an unual change in the skin while you were in-utero.  Most birth marks do start to fade some as you get older.
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Very hot water and dial soap for washing.  Always take a paper towel and blot (not rub) the water off of the tattoo, and let air dry for about 5-10 minutes.  The least expensive topical "ointment" that you can use is NON MEDICATED A&D.  There is also a fantastic topical application called Tattoo Goo, but it tends to be a little pricier than the first.  Make sure that you rub whatever topical application you went with into the skin lightly like lotion.  You should only be able to see a hint of something there - NEVER overdo the topical application.  Anytime the "ooze" has started to build up start the process all over again.  Never pick at scabs!  If for some reason the "ooze" turns into a small scab it will contain ink that can be pulled out of the skin.  If you keep up with your tat you should see a break in the skin (through the healing process) after 5 days or so and see your perfected tattoo.
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My friend had a tattoo removed...it's very painful! but it is effective in removing the tattoo image... however there is a scar.
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You certainly can. I have many tattoos, but I would seriously think reeeeeeeaaaallllllyyy hard before getting a tattoo on my face. It will be there forever. If you do decide to do this, make sure to go to a reputable tattoo artist. Don't be afraid to pay a bit more for good work. Tattoos should not be cheap, thay are forever. There are tattoo shops that specialize in this kind of thing.(permanent make up, beauty marks, etc.)
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it depends on the type of laser that is being used. In my office we use what is called "intense pulse light". It has a special laser called a "yag". We can usually lighten a tattoo to almost gone. You may not be able to get it to go away totally, but it should be nothing but a faint image. 8 treatments seem to be a bit excessive. I would consult with another doctor
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Either electrolysis or laser treatments can help get rid of unwanted hair. Check with hair removal experts in your area and investigate online..
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Laser! This will deaden the vien and reduce any future flares, remove the visibility of the vien, and help prevent any in the future.\n\nMost medical spas will do this or Laser surgery centers that also do hair removal etc.
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Maybe this will help to make your desicion clearer \n\nMole Removal Introduction\n\nMoles, or nevi, are frequently removed for a variety of reasons. They can be removed by 2 surgical methods:\n\nExcision (cutting) with stitches: Click here to view step-by-step photos of this type of mole removal. \n\nExcision with cauterization (a tool is used to burn away the mole): Click here to view step-by-step photos of this type of mole removal.\nAlthough laser has been tried for moles, it is not usually the method of choice for most deep moles because the laser light doesn’t penetrate deeply enough.\nTypically, the doctor or dermatologist (a skin specialist) may choose excision with or without stitches depending on the depth of the mole and the type of cosmetic outcome desired.\n\nWhat is a mole? \n\nMany people refer to a mole as any dark spot or irregularity in the skin. Doctors use different terms. But skin marks such as these are not treated the same way moles are and are not discussed here: \n\nBirthmarks \n\nAbnormal blood vessels (hemangiomas) \n\nKeratoses (benign or precancerous spots, which appear after about age 30 years)\n\nWhat causes moles? \n\nSome people are born with moles. Other moles appear over time. \n\nSun exposure seems to play a role in the development of moles and may even play a role in the development of atypical, or dysplastic, moles. \n\nThe role of heredity cannot be underemphasized. Many families have a type of mole known as dysplastic (atypical), which can be associated with a higher frequency of melanoma or skin cancer.\nRisks\n\nRisks of mole removal methods vary from infection to anesthetic allergy and nerve damage. It is always prudent to choose a dermatologist or surgeon with appropriate skills and experience with these removals. This will decrease your risk associated with this procedure.\n\nOther risks vary depending on the area being treated and the method of removal.\nOne of the most common difficulties after mole removal is a scar. Many people will attempt to remove moles for cosmetic reasons, not realizing that each and every removal may result in a scar. Many times your surgeon can give you an idea of the type and location of a scar after mole removal before you make your decision about removal.\n\nMole Removal Preparation\n\nThe area to be treated will be cleansed. Depending on the surgeon’s preferences, this will be done either with alcohol, Betadine, or another suitable material.\nThen the area will be numbed with anesthetic, such as lidocaine. This will not usually take much time to accomplish. Many surgeons prefer to wait after numbing to allow the blood flow to the area to diminish (sometimes up to 15 minutes).\nDepending on the size of mole and method, a drape may be placed over the area to be treated.\n\nDuring the Procedure\n\nRemoval with simple cutting without stitches \n\nThe surgeon takes a scalpel and shaves the mole off flush or slightly below the level of skin.\n\nThen, either an electrical instrument will cauterize or burn the area or a solution will be placed on the area to stop any bleeding. \n\nAfter this, a topical antibiotic is placed on the wound. \n\nThe wound is then covered with a bandage. \n\nThe doctor will give you instructions on how to take care of your wound. You are usually able to leave shortly after.\n\nRemoval by cutting with stitches \n\nMoles removed by excision (cutting) with stitches are usually darker in color or flat moles or both. \n\nThe surgeon maps out the mole and then sterilizes or cleans the area and numbs it. \n\nThen a scalpel is used to cut the mole and a border surrounding the mole. The border size depends on the concern of the surgeon for the mole being removed. \n\nDepending on the depth, stitches are placed either deep (these absorb and do not have to be removed) or on the upper surface of the skin (these don’t absorb and will be removed later).\n\nAfter the Procedure\n\n\nHome care \n\nAfter the procedure, you need to keep a layer
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Medical science offers several invasive and potentially painful methods of removing warts. Electrocautery removes warts on the body by burning them with a low-voltage electrified probe. \n\n    Cryotherapy involves freezing the warts off with super-cold temperatures. And, of course, there’s always traditional surgery. Just have them cut off. \n\n    Of course, if you have extensive scarring from any of these procedures, you could be permanently disfigured. These treatments are certainly risky, not to mention expensive. And there’s no guarantee the warts won’t just grow back
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<>Here are some varied reference readings on the subject:\nhttp://www.blemish-be-gone.com/birthmarkremoval-p-10.html\nhttp://health.learninginfo.org/laser-birthmark-removal.htm\nhttp://www.cosmeticsurgery.com/research/cosmetic-surgery/Birthmark-Removal/
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I'm very fair skinned. I have stretch marks from pregnancy. I've tried trilastin, strivectin, barmons, and almost all others claiming to remove stretch marks.  Please don't waste your money.  None of them work.  I've had the best results with simple home exfoliation but they are still there.  I don't think there is any way to remove them.  I saw something on TV about a new laser that can possibly return the skin to proper color but I've only found a clinic in Beverly Hills, CA.  I've also heard that chemical peels can improve or remove stretchmarks but I purchased one recently and my result is severely burned skin. Please try to accept yourself for the unique person you are.  Dare to be different.  That is what I've finally come to.  We are so bombarded by the media to  look perfect when in the real world it doesn't exist. I'm sure you are beautiful just he way you are.
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Please don't try getting rid of them at home - go to a doctor instead.\n\nFor a trained professional it's a very quick and simple procedure and he/she can use the correct implements and ensure the affected area is sterilized and sutured if needs be.\n\nRemoving a skin tag at home can invite all sorts of problems.\n\nDon't worry about the procedure at the doctors - it's quick, easy and painless.