Can you get rid of that tattoo? It depends, study says. (dermatologist, hives)

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Regretting that tattoo you got? Cheer up: There's a good chance a dermatologist can remove it for you -- but success is going to depend on a number of factors, including how big the tattoo is, what colors it contains and whether you smoke.

Italian researchers who treated 352 people between 1995 and 2010 say they are the first to fully explore the factors that make some tattoos harder to remove than others.

Getting rid of tattoo depends on color, size, location, other factors

JAMA Network | Archives of Dermatology | Removal of Tattoos by Q-Switched LaserVariables Influencing Outcome and Sequelae in a Large Cohort of Treated PatientsRemoval of Tattoos by Q-Switched Laser