biostudies-literatureLevin YSIntramural CDC HHS1071-1078https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9241128biostudies-literatureUnknown47(8)<h4>Background</h4>There is increasing awareness of the potential hazards of surgical plumes. The plume associated with laser tattoo removal remains uncharacterized.<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the gaseous, particulate, and microbiological content of the laser tattoo removal plume.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Air sampling was performed during laser tattoo removal from pig skin and from patients. Measurement of metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (HS), and ultrafine particulates (UPs) as well as bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing were performed.<h4>Results</h4>Metals were identified in the plume from both pig and human skin. Volatile organic compounds were found at similar levels within and outside the treatment room. Several bacterial phDermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]Gaseous and Particulate Content of Laser Tattoo Removal Plume.PMC9241128CC999999Green BJGrant MPGlassford ELemons ARAvram MMLevin YSfalseGaseous and Particulate Content of Laser Tattoo Removal Plume.<h4>Background</h4>There is increasing awareness of the potential hazards of surgical plumes. The plume associated with laser tattoo removal remains uncharacterized.<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the gaseous, particulate, and microbiological content of the laser tattoo removal plume.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Air sampling was performed during laser tattoo removal from pig skin and from patients. Measurement of metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (HS), and ultrafine particulates (UPs) as well as bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing were performed.<h4>Results</h4>Metals were identified in the plume from both pig and human skin. Volatile organic compounds were found at similar levels within and outside the treatment room. Several bacterial ph2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Aug2025-04-27T03:24:20.581Z2025-04-06T18:46:59.171ZS-EPMC92411283439754110.1097/DSS.000000000000308910.1097/dss.0000000000003089