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Funding is not approved for cosmetic-only reasons, and treatment is limited to tattoo areas producing an intractable significant allergic reaction; complete removal for cosmetic improvement is not funded. 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Funding will not be approved where a patient is looking for tattoo removal due to cosmetic concerns.  \n2. Funding approval will only be given to treat the areas of the tattoo with an intractable significant allergic reaction.  \n3. Complete tattoo removal to provide an improved cosmetic outcome is NOT funded.  \nBRAN  \nFor any health-related decision, it is important to consider “BRAN” which stands for:  \n􀁸 Benefits  \n􀁸 Risks  \n􀁸 Alternatives  \n􀁸 Do Nothing  \nBenefits  \n􀁸 Removal of infection, with associated risks alleviated.  \nRisks  \n􀁸 Some colours not completely fading – yellow, green and purple ink requires more sessions to fade than black, blue and red.  \n􀁸 A small chance your skin may become temporarily darker or paler than the surrounding skin.  \n􀁸 A slight chance of permanent scarring (3 in 100 people develop a scar)  \nAlternatives  \n􀁸 Over the counter medications: Tylenol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .  \n􀁸 Antihistamine medications: Benadryl, for instance, can reduce symptoms of a minor allergic reaction, such as small, red bumps or a faint rash around the tattoo site.  \n􀁸 Topical creams: A hypoallergenic, fragrance-free cream can stop the skin from drying out.  \n􀁸 Keeping the site clean by gently washing with soap and water  \n􀁸 Covering the tattoo site with a fresh, sterile gauze or bandage  \n􀁸 Wearing gloves while sleeping to avoid scratching a new tattoo  \nDo Nothing  \nRemember, you always have the option to do nothing. Doing nothing is an equally reasonable option to doing something. Sometimes “not yet” is a good enough answer until you gather more information.  \nTattoo Removal – Plain Language Summary  \nA tattoo is a mark made by inserting pigment, through a tiny needle, into the skin. People choose to be tattooed for various cosmetic, social or religious reasons. It carries certain health risks and can result in an allergic reaction.  \nTattoos are intended as permanent, so removing them is difficult. Complete removal is not always possible. Tattoos can be removed by laser, surgical excision or dermabrasion.  \nWhen using laser, single colour black or red tattoos usually respond well to laser treatment. Other colours do not usually respond as well.  \nLaser treatment is an effective way to break up the ink, thereby allowing it to be absorbed and discarded by your body. This is considered safe and harmless. There are also many brands of skin cover-up available which can be used to cover up and conceal tattoos.  \nShared Decision Making  \nIf a person fulfils the criteria for Tattoo Removal it is important to have a partnership approach between the person and the clinician.  \nShared Decision Making (SDM) is the meeting of minds of two types of experts:  \nCLINICIAN  \nEXPERT  \nDiagnosis Tests  \nTreatment  \nPrognosis  \nIt puts people at the centre of decisions about their own treatment and care and respects what is unique about them. It means that people receiving care and clinicians delivering care can understand what is important to the other person.  \nThe person and their clinician may find it helpful to use ‘Ask 3 Questions’:  \n1. What are my options? (see sections above)  \n2. 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