Table 1.

Presenters and methods in YouTube videos discussing tattoo removal included in this study (N=162).

Presenters and methods		Videos, n (%)
Health care professionals		37 (23)
	Dermatologists	27 (73)
	Plastic surgeon	3 (8)
	Registered nurses	5 (14)
	Physician assistants	2 (5)
Health care professional methods
	Laser	35 (95)
	Excisional surgery	1 (3)
	Cocoa butter scrub (comment on lack of effectiveness)	1 (3)
Non–health care workers		125 (77)
Non–health care worker methods
	Laser	108 (86)
	Microneedle patch	1 (0.8)
	Removal cream	1 (0.8)
	Lemon juice scrub	6 (5)
	Yogurt scrub	1 (0.8)
	Salt scrub	6 (5)
	Oral herb therapy	1 (0.8)
	Ink and light	1 (0.8)