A 40-year-old male patient says, "I wish I could have all of these tattoos removed." What solution should the nurse suggest to this patient?
1. dermabrasion
2. chemical peeling
3. skin graft
4. blepharoplasty
Correct Answer: 1
Dermabrasion is a method of removing facial scars, severe acne, and pigment from unwanted tattoos. The area is sprayed with a chemical to cause light freezing and is then abraded with sandpaper or a revolving wire brush to remove the epidermis and a portion of the dermis. Chemical peeling involves a process that smoothes the skin by removing the surface layers. Skin grafting involves removing skin from another body area and will cause scarring; it is not an acceptable management tool for this patient's problem. Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure on the eyes. This cannot be used to remove the tattoos.
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