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Chemical Peels for Tattoo Removal

Not Effective or Recommended

Man has been tattooing his body for almost 6,000 years. And for almost certainly the same amount of time, man has made some errors in judgment he wished he could reverse. While tattoo removal is effective with laser treatment, because tattoo ink resides so deeply within the skin, chemical peels are not recommended for removal of tattoos and are not effective for removing tattoos.

Tattooing, What Happens

The reason chemical peels cannot remove a tattoo safely is simple, the ink resides deep within the skin, within the dermis layer. When a person receives a tattoo, the tattoo artist uses an electric tattooing machine to inject the desired tattoo ink into the skin with a small needle. This ink is injected below the epidermis and into the dermis, beyond the point where a chemical peel can be safely used.

Consult an Experienced Doctor

Schedule a consultation with an experienced physician to learn more about alternative treatments for removing tattoos, such as laser tattoo removal.

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Last Modified: January 3, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions
	What is a Chemical Peel?	What is TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid)?
	What can a Chemical Peel Treat?	What are Phenol Peels?
	Does a Chemical Peel Hurt?	What is an Erbium Laser?
	How much does a Chemical Peel Cost?	What is a CO2 laser?
	What are the Recovery Times?	What is Hypopigmentation?
	How long does it take?	What is Hyperpigmentation?
	Are there possible side effects?	What is the Stratum Corneum?
	What are Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels?	What is the Epidermis?
	What are Glycolic Acid Peels?	What are Keratolytics?

The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

Chemical Peels for Tattoo Removal

Not Effective or Recommended

Tattooing, What Happens

Consult an Experienced Doctor

Frequently Asked Questions