isolated only to laser tattoo removal, but may also occur with solar radiation. Laser removal of traumatic tattoos may be dangerous depending on the substance of the material embedded in the skin. In one reported instance, the use of a laser resulted in the ignition of embedded particles of firework debris. References Notes Further reading Kirby, W. (2013) Lasers and Energy Devices for the Skin (Second Edition) Chapter 4: "Tattoo Removal". Ed. Goldman, Fizpatrick, Ross, Kilmer. CRC Press. pp. 74–93. ASIN: 1841849332. Kirby, W., Kartono, F., Desai, A., Kaur, R. & Desai, T. (January 2010) "Treatment of Large Bulla Formation after Tattoo Removal with a Q-Switched Laser", Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology Kirby, W., Kartono, F. & Small, R.(September 2011). "Chapter 30: Tattoo Removal with Lasers". Dermatologic and Cosmetic Procedures in Office Practice. Elsevier. pp: 367–376. Vartanian, Varci (July 1, 2012) "Your Permanent Record? The Scoop on Tattoo Removal - Discussion with Dr. Kirby", The Daily Muse Wysong, P. (August 16, 2011) "Tattoo Removal Comes Of Age - An Expert Interview With Dr. William Kirby and Dr. Rady Rahban", Medscape External links How Tattoo Removal Works Dermatologic procedures Laser medicine Tattooing