My friend had a tattoo on her right forearm. But that time she had not planned for airhostess job. Now, she is on stay due to the scar. She took some treatment and didn't get complete removal. The scar is still there with a little ink by sides. What can she do? Can she go for plastic surgery or tissue grafting or laser treatment. Which one is best for her?

Dr. Abhishek VijayakumarCosmetic/Plastic Surgeon4yrs exp

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Hello, Laser is the first option for tatoo removal. You may need 6-8 session of laser with 3 weeks gap. The result depends on lot of factors including the type of ink, the depth and location. The cost varies between the laser used and centers and usually cost 4-6 thousand per session depending on size.  

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Dr. Pavan MurdeshwarCosmetic/Plastic Surgeon4yrs exp

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Hello. Scars these days have got many ways of treatment. Varies from person to person, depending upon the skin type, scar maturity, length, position and width. The treatment might vary from few lightening creams, compression, silicon treatment, superficial dermabrasion, dermarolling, fat grafting to the scar revision surgeries. Personal examination or atleast the complete details of the scar might help in suggesting the suitable treatment. You can consult me online with the pictures as well. Thank you.  

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