What are the risks to having a tattoo removed?
The risks involved also vary depending upon the method used to remove the tattoo. With salabrasion, the procedure leaves a significant scar. With dermabrasion the most common risk is a change in skin pigmentation. The same risks apply with laser removal. Since the laser is removing pigment from the tattoo, some of your normal skin pigmentation may also be removed and this may be permanent. This would result in a lighter area of skin where the tattoo was. Excision carries the most risks for infection or other complications. However, these risks can be reduced if performed by a qualified physician.
