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Thursday, Oct 08th 2009

A Free Gift to Breast Cancer Survivors - Laser Tattoo Removal

authored by Sheryl Kraft

To honor breast cancer survivors, New York City Dermatologist Dr. Arielle Kauvar, whose work has been featured on this blog, is offering a very special service for women who have gone through radiation treatments.

Dr. Kauvar is graciously donating her time to offer free laser removal of medical tattoos used to guide radiation for breast cancer treatments. Many times, women may want these small freckle-like reminders of their treatment removed. The markings may also be visible above a low-cut dress, or bathing suit.

Here's the info:
Board-certified dermatologist and leading medical expert, Dr. Arielle Kauvar of New York Laser & Skin Care, is offering a FREE treatment in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kauvar will provide laser removal of the medical tattoos breast cancer patients receive as part of their radiation treatment (the black dots serve as guides to properly align the radiation equipment). Patients should obtain approval from their oncologist before removing these tattoos.

This free treatment will take place on Friday, October 23, 2009 during office hours at:
New York Laser & Skin Care
1044 Fifth Avenue at 86th Street
Please call (212) 249-9440 to schedule your appointment.
http://www.nylaserskincare.com/

Dr. Kauvar is a board certified dermatologist and founding director of New York Laser & Skincare.She is also a clinical associate professor at NYU School of Medicine. Her complete bio, directions to her office, etc. can be found at www.nylaserskincare.com.

Comments

Jan 13, 2011 02:Jan 2 | Jacqueline Bird said

Tattoo Removal

Good morning, I have the four standard black dots and read that when Dr. Kauver did offer free service she did so on one day. I've been told the removal may take up to six visits. Can you help me understand?

Thank you,

Jackie Bird

Jan 13, 2011 09:Jan 9 | Sheryl said

Jackie, Thanks for writing.

Jackie, Thanks for writing. I'd advise you to call Dr. Kauvar's office and ask them your specific questions. Her office number is 212-249-9440. Good luck!

Mar 10, 2010 14:Mar 2 | sally said

tattoos

I was told by my oncologist that the tattoos, tiny as mine are, should be kept to make other (god forbid) radiologists aware that i had a dose of ..ok chemo brain here.. um..let's use radiation for the word now.. Am I wrong?

Feb 15, 2010 16:Feb 4 | Linda said

What a great offer!

I wish I had known about it sooner. I am just starting to investigate getting my tattoos removed. I wish I had asked more questions before agreeing to them.

Feb 15, 2010 16:Feb 4 | Linda said

What a great offer!

I wish I had known about it sooner. I am just starting to investigate getting my tattoos removed. I wish I had asked more questions before agreeing to them.

Jan 14, 2010 18:Jan 6 | ethel said

Kindness

That is awesome that there are Dr's out there that are willing to give back to those that have gone through so much already. A BIG Thank you and May you be blessed for what you have given.

Oct 08, 2009 15:Oct 3 | Frugal Kiwi said

Yet another problem that must plague a number of w...

Yet another problem that must plague a number of women that I had no idea existed. That is a kind offer.

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