Tattoo Removal Procedures Getting Better, But Still Not There

Certification Matters: Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Established in NYC: In private practice in Manhattan since 2001
Respected Teacher: Clinical Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Award Winner: Multiple awards and honors from multiple websites and societies
Trusted Credentials: Member of ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and other prestigious groups

I came across an article claiming that tattoo removal is getting better with the use of various lasers. While this may be true, I’m concerned because many patients don’t understand how difficult it is to completely remove a tattoo. Even in what doctors call “good” outcomes, there is many times a “ghost” of the tattoo left behind when treatment is complete. The fact is that we need to use different lasers for different tattoo colors, which can prolong andcomplicate the process. Furthermore, treatments can be quite uncomfortable. For all of these reasons, I caution my friends to avoid getting inked unless they are absolutely certain they want to have that mark on their skin for life…
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Dr. Thomas P. Sterry

Dr. Thomas P. Sterry is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan with over 20 years of experience helping people look and feel their best. As a recognized leader in facial contouring and body sculpting, he’s known for delivering natural-looking results with an incredible bedside manner.