title: Traumatic tattooing: treatment with the Q-switched ruby laser: a case study.
abstract: This case report details the successful treatment of extensive, facial traumatic tattooing in an adult male. The Q-switched ruby laser was utilized. It is demonstrated to be an excellent tool for the treatment of traumatic tattooing. The results achieved are superior to other methods and complications reported with other treatment options are minimized.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, USA.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Achauer
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: VanderKam
mesh_terms: D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013653:Tattooing