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This study demonstrates successful tattoo removal in 21 patients using a near infra-red radiation source. The described technique offers a viable option for tattoo treatment in clinical practice.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Medical Physics
Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Tattoo removal remains a significant challenge in dermatological practice.
Existing methods for tattoo removal can be invasive or have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and application of a novel near infra-red radiation source for tattoo removal.
To describe the technique and discuss its clinical utility.

Main Methods:

Utilized a radiation source with peak output in the near infra-red spectrum.
Applied the technique to treat thirty-six tattoos across twenty-one patients.

Main Results:

Successfully treated all thirty-six tattoos.
The near infra-red radiation technique proved effective in tattoo removal.

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Conclusions:

The near infra-red radiation source is a promising tool for tattoo removal.
This technique has a defined place in current dermatological practice for tattoo treatment.