van der Velden EM, Defranq J, Baruchin AM. Cosmetic and reconstructive medical tattooing.
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005;
13:349-53. [PMID:
16282763 DOI:
10.1097/01.moo.0000187103.39411.80]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Cosmetic and reconstructive medical tattooing techniques are being used with a higher frequency than ever before. The volume of scientific research into its basics, however, is too small to prevent the present occurrence of complications. This review shows that most of the recent articles on the subject are in fact case reports and that many of the complications described result from the failure to conduct more research.
RECENT FINDINGS
Recent findings include few and relatively unimportant new techniques, studies describing tattoo removal with laser, magnetic displacement and chemical irritants, more findings about infections and allergies, and complications with high field-strength magnetic resonance imaging scans.
SUMMARY
Recent literature contains very few useful studies because generally they are not supported by sufficient scientific research.
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