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Lymphoma link to laser tattoo removal

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Ami198 · 08/02/2025 19:42

Hello,

I really do not want to cause upset and entirely understand it may trigger a conflicting response, but I stupidly embarked on laser removal on a whim (without any prior research) due to having a huge cross tattoo (based on trauma) down the length of my chest. It wasn’t a great job and wasn’t done symmetrically (this too was spur of the moment). That said, it wasn’t hugely problematic and so, I feel guilt-ridden that I’ve embarked on this laser removal journey at a medspa yesterday- subsequently reading 2024 (relatively recent) clinical research that suggests a huge link to lymphoma. Going down a rabbit hole, Reddit posts outline a high number of first-hand accounts of people who have had laser removal and ended up with lymphoma, backing the clinical evidence that needs further exploration.

I guess my question is (as this is a laser removal specialist group) how many first-hand accounts suggest an affiliation with the procedure and a link to cancer?

Again, I’m sorry if this is a triggering post. It isn’t intended in that way. I have very small children and I have undergone a huge degree of trauma with the other parent since their birth so I am worried about my health and guilt-ridden for being so reckless.

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WellsAndThistles · 08/02/2025 19:44

Link to the medical evidence would be handy?

FromCuddleLand · 08/02/2025 19:47

What was the research? Is it peer reviewed in a reputable journal? How many people were studied, what were the comparators etc?

Gingernaut · 08/02/2025 20:04

Going down a rabbit hole, Reddit posts outline a high number of first-hand accounts of people who have had laser removal and ended up with lymphoma

Using anecdotal evidence to support confirmation bias is not 'research'

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