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  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Laser Technology

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  • Q-switched laser treatment is the standard for tattoo removal.
  • Complications like blistering, scarring, and dyspigmentation can occur.
  • Safety concerns arise from untrained practitioners and unproven alternative removal products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document practitioner-reported complications in laser tattoo removal.
  • To identify factors associated with these complications.
  • To explore encounters with alternative removal techniques and untrained practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • A digital survey was distributed to Dutch dermal therapists.
  • The survey included 41 questions on treatment protocols and complications.
  • Practitioner observations on alternative methods and untrained practitioners were collected.

Main Results:

  • Complications occurred in an estimated 8.1% of laser tattoo removal sessions.
  • Most common complications: oedema (3.0%), blistering (1.9%), haematoma (0.7%).
  • Higher complication rates were linked to Fitzpatrick skin types III+, colored tattoos, and younger tattoos.

Conclusions:

  • Laser tattoo removal is generally safe but risks increase with specific factors.
  • Untrained practitioners and alternative methods pose significant safety concerns.
  • Further research and regulatory measures are needed.