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Definition of Tattoo removal
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Tattoo removal: Removal of a tattoo, as with the use of lasers to destroy the ink itself. Multiple treatments may be necessary, depending on the size of the piece and the inks used. Some tattoos cannot be completely removed with lasers, and lasers may scar some types of skin.