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84% of reviews said YES (43 reviews)
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Laser Tattoo Removal Reviews
Laser tattoo removal has become hugely popular as tattoos have also grown in popularity. Minds change, people change, and often what was once a good idea for expressing yourself has turned into a liability at work, home or with your family. Below are actual reviews from patients who’ve had tattoo removal. Please adhere to our Community Guidelines for posting, and do not SPAM! Thanks.
How Painful Was It?
20%  No Pain
29%  Mild
47%  Moderate
4%  Severe
Average Cost per-Treatment
$287  Small
$417  Medium
$679  Large
$447  Very Large
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 How Did it Change Your Life?
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10 of 10 people found this review helpful
 Said Goodbye to my Old Life
Los Angeles, CA
February 26, 2009
Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Wrists and Hands
I Would Do It Again! 
When I was younger I was in a gang. Part of our initiation and membership required certain tattoos. [more]
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
 Not Well Informed
Columbus, OH
November 30, 2009
Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Arm
 
I have been going in for Laser tattoo removal for almost a year now and my tattoo is still there. It [more]
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful
 I have much more confidence!
Los Angeles, CA
November 15, 2009
Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Neck
I Would Do It Again! 
I had a fairly large tattoo on the back of my neck. I got it when I was young and have become really [more]
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful
 Not Quite Gone
Boulder, CO
November 02, 2009
Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Back
I Would Do It Again! 
I had 5 laser tattoo removal sessions to get rid of a tattoo on the back of my neck and back. I got [more]
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
 Said Goodbye to Tattoo Regret
Austin, TX
October 11, 2009
Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Ankle
I Would Do It Again! 
I went out and got an "I just turned 40" tattoo and the next day immediately regretted it. I wanted [more]
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