title: Tattoo removal with the carbon dioxide laser.
abstract: Our preliminary experience with tattoo removal utilizing the carbon dioxide laser at the Vancouver General Hospital is reviewed. We developed the method by trial and error until we produced a system yielding an acceptable procedure time with good results.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D013653:Tattooing
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide