title: Dealing with tattoos in plastic surgery. Tattoo removal.
abstract: Not only has tattooing been socially performed for thousands of years, but it has also been part and parcel of medical practice since antiquity. In our day and age, plastic surgeons are ever more frequently compelled to deal with tattooing - and with tattoo removal procedures, as well. While the process itself may appear harmless, it is not without risk and necessitates use of suitable tools and management by expert hands.
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France. Electronic address: nathaniel.malca@gmail.com.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Malca
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Boulart
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Noel
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de Runz
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chaouat
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mimoun
authors.affiliation: Plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic surgery unit, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Boccara
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D013653:Tattooing; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005466:Fluorocarbons; C008805:perfluorodecalin
keywords: Chirurgie ;Laser; Cicatrice; Détatouage; Laser; Scar; Surgery; Tatouage; Tattoo; Tattoo removal