Liberating more than light: Laser removal of branding tattoos is impactful in the recovery of sex trafficking survivors.

Emily L GuoElizabeth KreamAlisha MerloPaul M Friedman

Published in: Lasers in surgery and medicine (2022)

Approximately 1 in 2 sex trafficking survivors are estimated to have branding tattoos and the removal of these tattoos is recognized as highly impactful on recovery. We propose a philanthropic campaign which involves the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) establishing a national directory to connect sex trafficking survivors seeking removal of branding tattoos with interested ASLMS board-certified physician members.

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