Treatment of tattoo allergy with ablative fractional resurfacing: A novel paradigm for tattoo removal - 10/08/11
, Zain Syed, MD c, Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD a, Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD a, R. Rox Anderson, MD a
Reprint requests: Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, Director of Cutaneous Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut, 21 South Rd, Farmington, CT 06032.Abstract |
Background |
Q-switched lasers are the gold standard for tattoo treatment. Allergic tattoo reactions present a treatment dilemma. We present the application of ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) as a novel method for tattoo removal.
Objective |
We describe two patients with tattoo allergies, referred to us for treatment.
Methods |
AFR was used in a series of treatments to remove the allergic-ink portion of a multicolored tattoo on the upper extremity of a 52-year-old man. In a 31-year-old woman with a red and black tattoo on her lower extremity, AFR was combined with a Q-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser.
Results |
After a series of treatments, both patients experienced significant to complete removal of the offending tattoo inks with substantial or complete resolution of their symptoms.
Limitations |
This uncontrolled observational series is based on two patients.
Conclusions |
AFR appears to be safe and effective for removal of allergic tattoos. AFR can be combined with other treatments such as Q-switched lasers. The potential for a series of AFR treatments to remove tattoos, including allergic tattoos and inks of any color, merits further study.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : laser therapy, Q-switched lasers, tattoo allergy
Abbreviations used : AFR, Nd, QS, YAG
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| Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 64 - N° 6
P. 1111-1114 - juin 2011 Retour au numéro
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