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Successful Removal of 17 Tattoos Self-Administered Using Black Eyeliner Ink with Quality-Switched Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet 1,064-nm Laser: A Case Report.

S Morteza Seyed Jafari, Simon Bossart, Maurice Adatto, Laurence Feldmeyer, Nikhil Yawalkar, Kristine Heidemeyer

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6 authors.

S Morteza Seyed JafariDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Simon BossartDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Maurice AdattoDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Laurence FeldmeyerDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Nikhil YawalkarDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Kristine HeidemeyerDepartment of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Tattooing has a rich historical presence in various human civilizations, with the earliest physical evidence dating back to around 3258 BC. While acceptance of tattoos is increasing in the Western world, negative associations remain. Short-pulsed lasers, such as Q-Switched (QS) or picosecond lasers, are the gold standard for tattoo removal. Case Presentation: This case report discusses the successful removal of 17 amateur tattoos, which were self-administered by a 19-year-old female patient using black eyeliner ink and sewing needles. The tattoos, distributed across her body, including the face and hands, were partially or completely removed over 10 sessions using the QS Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet 1,064-nm laser. Conclusion: The factors that influence the efficacy of tattoo removal are highlighted, including tattoo type, location, and coexisting fibrosis. The psychological and social importance of effective tattoo removal is emphasized, particularly for young people seeking to disassociate from past experiences or affiliations.

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Amateur tattooCase reportLaserPsychological impactQuality-switched Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet 1,064-nm laserSocietal stigmatizationTattoo removal

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