It is estimated that close to 25 percent of the U.S. population has some sort of tattoo.
Eventually, as many as 50 percent of these individuals want to have laser tattoo removal.
Depending on the size and color of your tattoo, the number of treatments will vary.
Your tattoo may be removed in two to four visits, though it may take as many as 10 more sessions.
Stacy Chimento, MD, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss the best time of year to get a tattoo removed, as well as some dietary considerations for addressing rosacea.
Dermatologist's Inside Tips: Tattoo Removal & Rosacea Treatments
Listen to tips from a dermatologist about tattoo removal and treatments for rosacea.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 4
- Audio File: wellness_for_life/1627wl5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Stacy Chimento, MD
- Guest Website: Diane Walder, MD: Cosmetic, Medical & Surgical Dermatology
- Guest Twitter Account: @Diane_Walder
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Stacy Chimento is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami. She graduated top of her class from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Honor Society. Dr Chimento interned in Internal Medicine at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and completed her dermatology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, as Chief Resident.
Dr. Chimento was the recipient of The James Battan Most Compassionate Patient Care Award and The Outstanding Resident Research Award in 2012. She completed numerous research studies with the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Contact Dermatitis Society, and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Society memberships include the American Society of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Womens Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Chimento is board certified in Dermatology and is highly trained in general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with an interest and expertise in acne treatment, rosacea, and hair disorders. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Susanne Bennett, DC
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