Comparing the efficacy and safety of laser treatments in tattoo removal: A systematic review.

Background: Although lasers have been the criterion standard for tattoo removal, selecting the best modality can be challenging because of the varying efficacies and adverse effects.

Objective: To evaluate all lasers used to remove tattoos and assess their efficacies and adverse effects.

Methods: Our systematic review searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Trials, and ClinicalTrials.