Tattoo Removal

Eliminate Unwanted Tattoos

Tattoo removal can be achieved in a number of ways, ranging from laser treatments, chemical peels, dermabrasion and surgical excision.

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Who is a good candidate for tattoo removal?

All tattoos can be considered for removal.

If you are considering having a tattoo removed, visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss options for tattoo removal and reasonable expectations.

You may be a candidate for tattoo removal if:

Are physically healthy
Don't smoke
Have realistic expectations

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Alex Mesbahi, MD

7601 Lewinsville Road Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 287-8277

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Jamal Yousefi, MD

502 Maple Avenue W.
Vienna, VA 22180

(703) 255-4922

Michael Brown, MD

45155 Research Place Suite 125
Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 726-1175

Shlomo Widder, MD

8230 Leesburg Pike Suite 630
Vienna, VA 22182-2641

(703) 506-0300

Amer Saba, MD

2235 Cedar Lane Suite 301
Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 723-4440

Erica Anderson, MD

1850 Town Center Parkway Pavillion II Suite 551
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 481-0002

Byron Poindexter, MD

1825 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 879-8245

Larry Lickstein, MD

21021 Sycolin Road, Suite 001
Ashburn, VA 20147

(571) 4405005

Alex Mesbahi, MD

7601 Lewinsville Road Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 287-8277

View Profile

Jamal Yousefi, MD

502 Maple Avenue W.
Vienna, VA 22180

(703) 255-4922

Michael Brown, MD

45155 Research Place Suite 125
Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 726-1175

Shlomo Widder, MD

8230 Leesburg Pike Suite 630
Vienna, VA 22182-2641

(703) 506-0300

Amer Saba, MD

2235 Cedar Lane Suite 301
Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 723-4440

Erica Anderson, MD

1850 Town Center Parkway Pavillion II Suite 551
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 481-0002

Byron Poindexter, MD

1825 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 879-8245

Larry Lickstein, MD

21021 Sycolin Road, Suite 001
Ashburn, VA 20147

(571) 4405005

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Tattoo Removal

Eliminate Unwanted Tattoos

Who is a good candidate for tattoo removal?

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Surgeons In Your Area

Alex Mesbahi, MD

Jamal Yousefi, MD

Michael Brown, MD

Shlomo Widder, MD

Amer Saba, MD

Erica Anderson, MD

Byron Poindexter, MD

Larry Lickstein, MD

Alex Mesbahi, MD

Jamal Yousefi, MD

Michael Brown, MD

Shlomo Widder, MD

Amer Saba, MD

Erica Anderson, MD

Byron Poindexter, MD

Larry Lickstein, MD

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Eliminate Unwanted Tattoos

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Who is a good candidate for tattoo removal?

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Surgeons In Your Area

Alex Mesbahi, MD

Jamal Yousefi, MD

Michael Brown, MD

Shlomo Widder, MD

Amer Saba, MD

Erica Anderson, MD

Byron Poindexter, MD

Larry Lickstein, MD

Alex Mesbahi, MD

Jamal Yousefi, MD

Michael Brown, MD

Shlomo Widder, MD

Amer Saba, MD

Erica Anderson, MD

Byron Poindexter, MD

Larry Lickstein, MD

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