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g55693 · Tattoo lover Joined: 27 Jun 2010 Posts: 1

Hello, first post on tattootype and in need of some information.

I currently have a lower arm sleeve which i need removing but was wondering would the hair cells be permanently destroyed as they may also be removed via laser treatment.

I think i would look a bit stupid walking around with one hairy arm and one bald arm (as i only have 1 arm tattooed) & i am not into the idea of shaving the other arm to match or wear long sleeve clothing all year round.

Many places/websites do state information about laser removal procedures (such as tattoos colour, shade, depth, age, size, location, skin tone, number of possible treatments etc etc etc) but do not state anything about the possibility of hair loss as a result.

If ANYONE has expereinced this or knows any genuine knowledge about this subject then please let me know as my 2 local laser tattoo removal establishments are telling me that "all questions will be answered at a consultation" at a cost of £40($60) and £60($90) respectively.

Thank you in advance for any replies regarding this matter.

dumptruck · Tattoo lover Joined: 03 Jun 2010 Posts: 18

well they do use lasers for hair removal...