title: Tattoo removal by superficial dermabrasion. Five-year experience.
abstract: A 5-year clinical experience using superficial dermabrasion to remove tattoos is presented. This procedure can be done quickly in the office with low patient risk. Good pigment removal is obtained with little or no scar formation.  Cases are presented which are typical of the 250 tattoos removed in the last 5 years.
mesh_terms: D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013653:Tattooing