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Tattoo removal can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per session, says Dr. Bruce Katz, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of the JUVA Skin and Laser Center in New York City. Need a ...

When you get a tattoo, your body mounts a battle against the ink. So how do ankle flowers and bicep hearts stick around so long? Researchers took a look at specialized cells that gobble up the ink.

After getting a new tattoo, the outer layer of skin will typically appear healed within 2 to 3 weeks. However, the healing process can take upward of 6 months. Here’s why.

As you rub on the tattoo to break it and remove it from the skin, you may have temporary inflammation or irritation. When you use chemical removers for a long time, they can also cause skin ...