Key clinical point: Ruby and alexandrite lasers successfully removed tattoos from the oral mucosa.

Major finding: The tattoos were significantly improved at 1 month after the last treatment.

Study details: The data come from a report of two otherwise healthy adults seeking tattoo removal.

Disclosures: Dr. Feng disclosed serving as a consultant and medical monitor for Cytrellis Biosystems. Another author disclosed serving on the advisory boards for Cytrellis, Syneron Candela, and Cynosure; owning stocks or having stock options with Cytrellis; and investing in Syneron Candela, Cynosure, and Cytrellis. The remaining two authors had no disclosures.