Unwanted Tattoos

Unwanted Tattoos

  • Overview
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Treatments
  • Doctors
  • Locations

    • Tattoos are increasingly common and so is the desire to have tattoos removed. The reasons for tattoo removal are many, but fortunately, laser treatment is generally a very effective technique for minimizing nearly all types of tattoos.

    Our Approach

    We have a variety of lasers, each targeting specific colors of tattoo ink, so we are uniquely able to provide optimal treatments to our patients wishing to have their tattoos removed.

    Appointment Information

    Treatment for unwanted tattoos at U-M Health is offered by two expert clinical teams: 

    How is unwanted tattoos treated?

    Procedure options include:

    Doctors

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    Michael Joel Brenner, MD, FACS

    Associate Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine

    Milad Jalal Eshaq, MD

    Milad Jalal Eshaq, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    MOHS Micrographic Surgery, Dermatology

    Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

    Jennifer Brescoll Mancuso, MD

    Jennifer Brescoll Mancuso, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology

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    Jeffrey Scott Moyer, MD

    Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Jeffrey Scott Orringer, MD

    Jeffrey Scott Orringer, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Dermatology

    Shannon Flynn Rudy, MD

    Shannon Flynn Rudy, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Chaz Luke Stucken, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

    Locations
    • Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5314       Get Directions
    • Facial Cosmetic Surgery | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions

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