British Journal of Plastic Surgery
Volume 41, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117, March 1988

The treatment of tattoos with trichloracetic acid: experience with 670 patients

  • T.A. Piggot, TD, FRCS (Consultant Plastic Surgeon)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints to: Mr T. A. Piggot, TD, FRCS, Department of Plastic Surgery, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BE UK

Newcastle General Hospital UK

The Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK

Received 3 June 1987; accepted 23 June 1987.

Abstract 

A review of out-patient treatment of tattoos with trichloracetic acid has been undertaken. Six hundred and seventy patients have been treated during the 6-year period between 1979 and 1984. The simple and inexpensive technique is described and the results presented.

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British Journal of Plastic Surgery
Volume 41, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117, March 1988

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