Tattoos have a long history in the United States and the world. As dermatologists, we often treat patients who regret their tattoos and are seeking to have them removed. Laser technology allows for more effective tattoo removal. There are many unique risks to tattoo removal compared to general laser procedures, including paradoxical tattoo ink darkening and even allergic reactions to tattoo ink. Given the persistence of tattoos throughout history, this treatment challenge will likely persist for many years to come.
Tattoos have been a ubiquitous phenomenon throughout history. Now, the demand for tattoo removal for aesthetic or practical reasons is growing rapidly. This study outlines the results of field investigations into the chemical and biological removal of tattoo inks (Hexadecachlorinate copper phthalocyanine-CClCuN-CAS no° 1328-53-6).
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Background And Aims: EMR and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, developed for the removal of benign and early malignant lesions throughout the GI tract. Submucosal injection of a marking agent can help to identify lesions during surgery. Endoscopic resection frequently involves "lifting" of the lesions by injection of a substance within the submucosal space to create a cushion for safe resection.
Tattoo removal is considered a challenging field in cosmetic dermatology. Picosecond Q-switched Nd-YAG lasers targeting unique chromophores effectively manage this condition without serious complications. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Picosecond Q-switched Nd-YAG laser in the treatment of black tattoos in the skin of middle eastern mostly skin type IV.
A study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia aimed to assess tattoo regret, complications, and removal rates among tattooed individuals, due to a lack of local data on the topic.
The research included responses from 181 participants, mainly females, revealing that 58% regretted their tattoos, with many seeking removal primarily for cultural reasons.
Common complications noted were local itching, pain, and infections, with upper extremity tattoos showing a significant correlation with regret and removal attempts.
* A study of 16 IBD patients showed that distal cap-assisted EMR (EMR-DC) was successful in removing dysplastic lesions despite fibrosis, with 75% achieving complete resection without serious adverse events.
* EMR-DC is a promising, effective, and cost-efficient method for treating dysplastic lesions in patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
